[Splendour]

When you labored as hard as they did 2,000 years ago I guess you'd be relieved that in addition to a holy day you also got a day of rest, fun and social activities. I'm sure with the problems they had traveling distances it was also quite a source of community for earlier peoples.

The gift giving really didn't get into the full materialistic swing until the 20th Century.

Holiday from Holy Day.