Christmas gift and Christmas present

[Ju]

What are the differences between Christmas gift and Christmas present?

Thank you.

 

[Preceptor]

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.

 

[Tdol]

There's not much difference in BrE either, though I would use gift for freebies from shops, etc.

 

[5jj]

TThere is a very slight technical difference between the two ..., .

What is the technical difference?