Why Employers Should Consider Giving Christmas Basket and Hamper Than Giving Cash?

Pack of Snacks from the Client or Account that I am working with.

In the Philippines, Christmas is the most awaited season in the whole year. This is because it is time for giving and spending time with families. And gift-giving is the tradition of individuals that added the excitement.

Employees in certain companies are usually looking forward to receiving Christmas Basket from the employer. Christmas-Basket giving is similar to Gift-Giving tradition but only differs on what's inside the basket. It is a traditional gift containing small nonperishable food items, particularly seasonal favorites such as fruitcake or plum pudding, chocolate, nuts, jams, biscuits, honey, smoked or dried meats, ham, wine, spaghetti noodles, and cheese that can be prepared during Noche Buena.

The non-alcoholic drink is given by the company where I am currently working.

In the US, it is called Hamper. It refers to one of several related basket-like items. In primarily British usage, it refers to a wicker basket, usually large, that is used for the transport of items, often food. But nowadays, it is now being boxed; you will still see baskets being used but it is for aesthetic and packaging reasons.

Honestly, the feeling of receiving a Christmas Basket from someone - e.g employer, friends, or relatives, is totally more fun and exciting in comparison to receiving a cash or gift certificate. It is like, you can feel the effort from the giver because it takes time to buy groceries and have them packed. It is a great way to let someone know you’re thinking of them and how important they are. Every hamper brings such joy and blessing. It helps us feel more cared for and loved. 

In a study, “There is an emotional lift when searching for the gift.” - Devin A. Byrd, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences at South University — Savannah.

There is an enormous sense of satisfaction when seeing the expression on the face of someone you’ve given a gift to. A way to express feelings, giving reinforces appreciation and acknowledgment of each other. The feelings expressed mainly depend on the relationship between the giver and recipient.

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No matter how Small or Big, how expensive or not - as long as it's given to you with love, you must be thankful.

Box of Grocery Items from Mandaluyong City Local Government Unit as Christmas Basket for 2021