“The gift of giving is the best gift we have been given”

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Entry from December 18, 2016

“The gift of giving is the best gift we have been given”

Quotations about giving are popular over Thanksgiving and Christmas. “The gift of giving is the best gift of all.” was cited in a newspaper in November 1986.

“‘The Gift of Giving is the best Gift, We have been Given.’ ~ Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad” was posted on Twitter on December 24, 2010.

13 November 1986, The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, MS), pg. 3H, col. 1 ad:
Angel Tree
The gift of giving is the best gift of all.
(Metrocenter.—ed.)

2 December 1998, Alexandria (LA) Daily Town Talk, “Doll & Toy Fund,” pg. D-1, col. 1:
The gift of giving is the best gift anyone could possibly possess. During the holidays, it is especially heartwarming to give to others.

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LatifahalMaktoum ♕
‏@Latifamak
The gift of giving is the best gift <3

7:13 PM - 14 Aug 2010

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Lee
‏@killer03070
donorschoose.org giving card: the gift of giving is the best gift of all! http://www.bestcouponfor.com/coupon/265745.aspx
11:02 AM - 22 Sep 2010

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sophia
‏@sop10
“The Gift of Giving is the best Gift, We have been Given.”
~ Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, 圣诞节快乐 ~ @cesc4official @3gerardpique
12:57 PM - 24 Dec 2010

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IAMEricalanePR
‏@IAMEricaalane
Nothing in this world belongs to me…. the gift of Giving is the best gift God could have ever given me…
12:19 PM - 22 Nov 2011

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Ryan
‏@skad4life78
@Zeng1nTepe The gift of giving is the best gift you can give!!;)
1:29 AM - 25 Dec 2011

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Thought & Fun
‏@ThoughtandFun
The gift of giving is the best gift we have been given.
4:21 AM - 5 Apr 2012

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