(1) At christmas and other holidays people often give gifts to eachother. (2)  but is it better to receive gifts or to give them? (3) In my opinion, receiving gifts is slightly better than giving them. (4) When you give gifts, you lost your item and the person will get that item. (5) you may get temporary comfort and happiness from that, but realising that your item is now gone is a bit sad. (6) but, when you are the one to get these little surprises, you'll feel alot better than the person gifting you.(7) happiness from giving items is temporary, but the items you get from people, be it a TV or a pc or other things serving you for a long time,gives you happiness that lasts a lengthy amount of time.(8) But if its a trip to the waterpark, or a yummy snack, its temporary too. (9) I am not saying you should not give gifts. (10) Give gifts to your loved ones and friends and they will reward you nicely, too!