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There is really no difference between a 'gift' and a 'present' in American usage. There is a very slight technical difference between the two, but it is not at all recognized in American speech or writing when referring to the tradition of Christmas giving.
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- 22-Dec-2011, 00:30 #1
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Christmas gift and Christmas present What are the differences between Christmas gift and Christmas present?
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- 22-Dec-2011, 00:59 #2
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- 22-Dec-2011, 02:58 #3
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Re: Christmas gift and Christmas present There's not much difference in BrE either, though I would use gift for freebies from shops, etc.
- 22-Dec-2011, 07:33 #4
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Re: Christmas gift and Christmas present What is the technical difference?
Originally Posted by Preceptor 
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