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A gift or a present is the transfer of something without the expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness.
When material objects are given as gifts, in many cultures they are traditionally packaged in some manner. For example, in Western culture, gifts are often wrapped in wrapping paper and accompanied by a gift note which may note the occasion, the recipient's name, and the giver's name. In Chinese culture, red wrapping connotes luck.
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At common law, for a gift to have legal effect, it was required that there be (1) intent by the donor to give a gift, and (2) delivery to the recipient of the item to be given as a gift.
Armin van Buuren (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑr.mɪn vɑn ˈby.rə(n)]), OON (born 25 December 1976 in Leiden, Netherlands) is a Dutch trance producer and DJ. Between 2007 and 2010, he was voted number one in DJ Magazine's annual top 100 list of the most popular DJs. In the 2011 list, he ranked in second place. Since 2001, Van Buuren has hosted a weekly radio show called A State of Trance, which claims to have around 15 million weekly listeners in 26 countries, which would make it one of the most listened-to radio shows in the world. His 2008 studio album, Imagine, entered the Dutch album chart at #1, a first for a dance music artist in Dutch music history.
Armin van Buuren was born in Leiden, Netherlands on 25 December 1976, but grew up in Koudekerk aan den Rijn. Van Buuren started making music when he was 14.[citation needed] He was inspired by French electronic music composer, Jean Michel Jarre, and wished to become a great electronic music composer like Jarre.[citation needed]
He finished high school at the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden in 1995, and left for college to study law at Leiden University. While studying law, Van Buuren's interest for making music blossomed, and he began working as a DJ in a local club called Nexus. As his musical career began to take off, he put his law degree on hold, although he did return to finish law school in 2003.
Who's that girl by the Christmas tree?
With a smile so cute, she is looking at me
I think I'm in love, why don't you introduce me?
I believe your mind has led you astray
Cause the girl you see, she is looking my way
I don't know her
But already she's seduced me
I'd make her the happiest woman, day and night
But I'd never let her out of my sight
Presents are waiting by the Christmas tree
You can have them all, but this one's for me
Look at that lady with the curly hair
With the rum-pa-pum-pum of those ding-a-ling there
She's the kind of person I admire
My dear old friend, get her out of your head
Cause by Christmas Day, she'll be in my bed
Eating chestnuts that we roasted by fire
I mean, just look at her smile, she's the perfect catch
And that's the reason I'm her perfect match
Presents are waiting by the Christmas tree
Those are for you, and this one's for me
Check out the girl in the lovely dress
She's wearing that thing with such a finess
But she's a he, so I wouldn't even bother
Okay, well who's that lady singing Christmas songs?
I'd love those lips to sing all night long
I'm delighted you fancy her, cause that's my mother
Oh. Well, your mother's nice.
Yeah... I know.
There may be love songs, snowflakes in the air
But no matter the snowstorm, I'll always be there
No matter the distance, near or far
My heart is yours, you lucky star
Jingle bells, jingle bells, look at those jingle bells
I'm ready for brand new fairytales
As long as we're adventuring together
You know that girls may leave
But friends will stay
And as long as you're here, I'm feeling okay
Presents are waiting by the Christmas tree
They are for us