Although adults like to receive gifts, many will readily forego the pleasure if it means a young member of the family will be totally pleased and delighted with their Christmas gift. Seeing the sparkle of joy in children's eyes when they receive a toy or other Christmas present certainly confirms that Christmas is for children. After all, Santa brings gifts for all the good little boys and girls, not for moms and dads, or other adults.
Toys are a significant part of Christmas. Parents go all out for children. They make the extra effort to give children something really special such as what the child wishes or longs for. It may be a toy such as a particular type of doll, a dream dollhouse, or a bike, train set, or motorized vehicle. The fun of getting a toy at Christmas begins early for children as they start to make their wish list and anticipate getting what they desire.
For teenagers, the most desired toy may not be a toy in the real sense of the word. A toy, in today's casual speech, can mean a favorite gadget such as an ultra-stylish cell phone, an iPod, MP3 player, electronic organizer, or even a computer.
Toy sales at Christmas play a major role in the economics of retailers in the toy industry. Toy makers use the Christmas season to release new and updated products with the hope of capturing a significant slice of the billions of dollars that consumers spend during the holidays. The strategy among toy makers typically has been to release a new product they hope will be the “must-have” toy for the season. Consequently, they try to create buzz about the product and have a specific release date, all with the hope that parents and other consumers will clamor for the item. Such driving demand can easily justify a spike in the price of the item.
Toys have also evolved beyond dolls, trains, and cars to be very interactive and educational. The popularity of educational toys and the presence of increased technology have combined to produce many toys that are highly computerized.
Receiving a toy as a gift at Christmas can play an important role in creating a lasting memory. When a child gets the “right” toy or is surprised by a wonderful toy, he or she will remember the feeling it brought for a lifetime and recall it whenever there's talk of which Christmas was a favorite. It also helps to create a tradition as the child becomes an adult and wants to recapture a similar feeling by seeking to do the same for his or her own child.
Then there are the children with a wish list that's basically a hope to get something – anything – at Christmas. Many companies, businesses, churches, and social organizations arrange to have members donate new toys that are distributed to children in need. Putting a smile on the faces of those children will create warm memories about Christmas and Santa Claus for them. By participating in a charitable effort, the donors become “Santa Claus” and spreaders of the goodwill and cheer that embody the meaning of Christmas.
Toys are a significant part of Christmas. Parents go all out for children. They make the extra effort to give children something really special such as what the child wishes or longs for. It may be a toy such as a particular type of doll, a dream dollhouse, or a bike, train set, or motorized vehicle. The fun of getting a toy at Christmas begins early for children as they start to make their wish list and anticipate getting what they desire.
For teenagers, the most desired toy may not be a toy in the real sense of the word. A toy, in today's casual speech, can mean a favorite gadget such as an ultra-stylish cell phone, an iPod, MP3 player, electronic organizer, or even a computer.
Toy sales at Christmas play a major role in the economics of retailers in the toy industry. Toy makers use the Christmas season to release new and updated products with the hope of capturing a significant slice of the billions of dollars that consumers spend during the holidays. The strategy among toy makers typically has been to release a new product they hope will be the “must-have” toy for the season. Consequently, they try to create buzz about the product and have a specific release date, all with the hope that parents and other consumers will clamor for the item. Such driving demand can easily justify a spike in the price of the item.
Toys have also evolved beyond dolls, trains, and cars to be very interactive and educational. The popularity of educational toys and the presence of increased technology have combined to produce many toys that are highly computerized.
Receiving a toy as a gift at Christmas can play an important role in creating a lasting memory. When a child gets the “right” toy or is surprised by a wonderful toy, he or she will remember the feeling it brought for a lifetime and recall it whenever there's talk of which Christmas was a favorite. It also helps to create a tradition as the child becomes an adult and wants to recapture a similar feeling by seeking to do the same for his or her own child.
Then there are the children with a wish list that's basically a hope to get something – anything – at Christmas. Many companies, businesses, churches, and social organizations arrange to have members donate new toys that are distributed to children in need. Putting a smile on the faces of those children will create warm memories about Christmas and Santa Claus for them. By participating in a charitable effort, the donors become “Santa Claus” and spreaders of the goodwill and cheer that embody the meaning of Christmas.
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