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GiftBasketsOverseas.com continues to grow, this time with its eye on China.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – GiftBasketsOverseas.com, the experts in international gift delivery, announced today the launch of its webpage in Chinese http://www.giftbaskets.com.cn, along with its mobile device counterpart http://m.giftbaskets.com.cn. This launch continues the company’s mission to provide services and websites in the native languages of its customers, rather than making them rely on translation software for the Internet, which often doesn’t work as intended. “This page has been a long time in the making,” says owner Dmitriy Peregudov, “I’m so glad I finally have the resources and the team to support such a huge addition to the company.”
With the launch of GiftBasketsOverseas.com’s Chinese web page comes a few more changes. The company has updated its payment system to be even quicker, and now includes one more option. Customers will now be able to pay with Alipay, one of the biggest payment systems in the Eastern world. With this newest update customers have to worry less about 3rd party systems such as PayPal to convert their payment.
Additionally, the company has not only been making its pages more user-friendly with native language pages, but has also streamlined each website for faster loading times, boosted the power of its database in order to handle heavier customer traffic – particularly for the holiday season – and has expanded its team to include customer service personnel who can answer questions in a number of languages, now including Chinese. Chinese-speaking customers who would like to know more about how the company works are encouraged to watch a short, 1-minute video that quickly explains the process.
In preparation for the site’s launch, the GiftBasketsOverseas.com team has been working hard to update its catalog, making sure it’s bursting with options perfect for any occasion. As always, the company’s customer service team is available 24/7, through phone, e-mail, and even chat to handle any questions you might have during the ordering process.
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By now, you’ve gotten the gifts for the people at the top of your list, but now’s the time you start getting holiday cards from friends you didn’t expect to hear from. And now, you don’t have a gift in return. It’s okay! Don’t stress – here’s a plan:
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Make sure your beloved ones, friends, business colleagues or employees receive their Christmas & New Year gifts on time for the celebration at home or in the office. Send them wonderful gift baskets filled to the brim with delicious savory foods, gourmet chocolate, exotic fruit, great wine and other treats that will bring your recipients holiday cheer and festive mood.
The biggest and one of the most joyful holidays of the year, Christmas is almost here! There’s no other festival that is celebrated with such vigor and enthusiasm in so many countries around the world. Although Christmas traditions may slightly vary depending on the local customs this holiday is all about Christmas trees, festive meals, family time, and of course exchanging Christmas Gifts.
Christmas in Germany: “Frohe Weihnachten!”
Christmas season in Germany starts with Advent 4 weeks prior December, 25th. A wreath of evergreens with four red candles each lit every Sunday before Christmas is placed in every house.
On Christmas Eve after visiting church families feast on a big meal featuring traditional roast goose or duck stuffed with apples, fish, Christmas bread and marzipan treats. Before the dinner is the presentation of the Christmas tree. While children are waiting in the other room one of the parents brings out the Christmas tree and decorates it with apples, sweets, cookies, angels, and lights. When all is ready they call everyone to the room. It is under the Christmas tree where the following morning children find their Christmas gifts that are believed to be brought by Father Christmas – ‘Der Weihnachtsmann’.
Christmas in France: “Joyeux Noël”
Like in many other countries, the Christmas season in France begins with Saint Nicholas’ Day, December 6th. The preparations for the holiday start a few days before Christmas with the decoration of the Christmas tree and displaying a Nativity scene with figurines.
At midnight on Christmas Eve families go to church for a Christmas mass. Young children usually stay at home and go to bed early to dream of their Christmas gifts. Before going to bed, they leave their shoes by the fireplace to find it the next morning filled with gifts from Santa Claus (“le père Noël”).
The main Christmas dinner called ‘Le Reveillon’, is a grand feast served after midnight mass on Christmas Eve. The dishes are usually quite elaborate and vary according to the region.
Christmas in Mexico: “Feliz Navidad!”
Every year, Mexicans celebrate Christmas, Las Posadas for a full nine days leading up to Christmas or Holy Eve. Christmas is the time for church and family. After church services on Christmas Eve, families gather together for a festive dinner that starts with oxtail soup with beans and chili, followed by roasted turkey and a special salad of fresh fruit and vegetables.
The most important part of Mexican Christmas for children is pinata party. The pinata is a large clay or papier-mache figure shaped like a star or animal covered with colorful paper streamers. The pinata is filled with candy and small gifts and hung from the ceiling. The blindfolded children take turns trying to break it open and race to gather as many candies as they can.
Christmas in Russia & Ukraine: “Schastlivogo Rozhdestva!”
Christmas Day in Russia & Ukraine marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to Christian Orthodox church. Although banned during the Soviet Union, Christmas has finally regained its popularity and religious meaning in Eastern Europe. Observed on January 7th according to old ‘Julian’ calendar it is declared a national holiday.
People in Russia & Ukraine celebrate Christmas by preparing a festive dinner, attending Christmas liturgy, visiting relatives and friends, and exchanging Christmas gift baskets. There is a 40-day Lent preceding Christmas, which ends with the first star in the night sky on January 6 – a symbol of Jesus Christ’s birth. The first star also signals the start of the Christmas dinner. For many secular Russians, Christmas is a family holiday but it is not as important as New Year’s.
Christmas in Japan: “Merii Kurisumasu!”
Even though only 1% of the population in Japan is Christian and many people don’t know exactly what the origin of Christmas is the Japanese have adopted many Western customs related to observing Christmas. Along with decorating Christmas trees, hosting parties and exchanging Christmas gifts they have their own unique traditions. Eating special Christmas cakes on Christmas Eve is one of them. Stores all over carry versions of this Christmas cake and drop the prices drastically on December 25th in order to sell everything out by the 26th. Christmas Eve has also become a night for lovers to go out and spend romantic time together at fancy restaurants or hotels.
Without a doubt Christmas is very enjoyable time of the year for Japanese people, but New Year’s still remains a much more popular holiday.
A tradition of corporate gift giving on Christmas and other big holidays has become a significant part of every business. First of all, business gift giving is an investment in your company. Sending out Christmas gifts gets the attention of your recipients and shows your thoughtfulness. It can help you solidify and re-establish relationships with your colleagues, business associates, employees or draw new customers into your company. Giving a proper gift to a fellow employee or a client keeps them happy and boosts employee morale. But corporate gifts for recipients in other countries can produce a wrong impression or even harm your business relationships if you don’t know the etiquette behind it. Nearly every business culture around the world has their own gift giving customs, so you may have to do your research before sending something out to a foreign client. So before you start shopping for your Christmas gift baskets for clients, colleagues or employees, consider the following basic business gift giving etiquette tips.
Make Sure Your Recipients Celebrate Christmas
It’s important to be sensitive to each person’s religion or beliefs. Giving a holiday gift to someone who can’t accept it because of their beliefs can make both you and them uncomfortable. Don’t just assume that all of your clients or colleagues celebrate Christmas. To avoid an awkward situation, you can simply ask if they celebrate Christmas, without getting into specifics about their religious preferences. Keep in mind that in Eastern Orthodox Church, for example, Christmas is celebrated on January, 7. Jews celebrate Hanukkah instead, and Muslims and Hindus don’t observe it at all. In this case sending a New Year’s gift will be more appropriate.
Set the Budget
Many companies have strict limitations on the type and monetary amount of gifts they can receive. In order to avoid embarrassment for both parties, check ahead and find out your recipients’ gift policies so you won’t make a mistake.
Quality is King
Regardless of the gift and economic climate, remember that quality is king. If you decide, for example, on a gift basket, make it a nice one. Even small gift baskets can look presentable and valuable. If you go with chocolate or spirits make sure they are of the highest quality and of a well-known brand.
Personalize Your Gift
It’s always nice, whenever possible, to personalize each gift for each recipient. Adding a personal touch can give even a small gift a much bigger impact. Your clients and colleagues want to know that you appreciate them. So giving an item that is specifically aligned with their interests can mean more than a generic gift or promotional item from your company.
On the other hand, if you don’t know much about your recipient, you’re better off sticking with a generic gift than sending something that might be considered offensive. Common business gifts include flowers or plants, gourmet and fruit baskets, gift certificates, etc.
Include Everyone
The most important thing you can do when giving corporate gifts for Christmas is to make sure you remember everyone. Don’t offer gifts to only certain team members. Your employees and even clients within a certain industry or group are likely to talk to one another. A kind gesture meant with the best of intentions, may turn negative if someone feels slighted. You don’t want anyone to feel less important or forgotten. To avoid overlooking anyone, keep a running list of recipients and check it carefully before sending out Christmas gifts.
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Catholic Christmas is the biggest and most significant secular and religious holiday of the year. It is traditionally observed on December, 25 in many countries around the world including US, UK, Australia, Canada, Western Europe, etc.
Christmas is not only the biggest but also the most favorite holiday for both children and adults. For grown ups Christmas is the time for vacations and family reunions, while for kids it’s a magic holiday associated with Santa Claus who brings all obedient children their Christmas gifts.
On Christmas Eve all faithful Christians attend a holiday midnight mass. The next day families and friends gather together for a festive meal featuring traditional menu. The celebration is followed by the exchange of Christmas presents.
Orthodox Christmas in Eastern Europe
Such countries asRussia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Macedonia, Montenegro, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Serbia belong to Orthodox faith and celebrate Christmas on January 7. The date is different because Eastern Church uses Julian calendar instead of Gregorian calendar adopted on the West.
The official Christmas and New Year holidays in Russia and other Orthodox countries last from December 31st to January 10th. Although Christmas is treated somewhat secondary in comparison with New Year’s Day it includes many beautiful traditions.
For faithful people Christmas start 40 days earlier with a lent which ends on the evening of worship service on Christmas Eve. On January, 7 people go to church, have a festive family dinner and exchange Christmas gifts with loved ones and friends.
Christmas in Asia
Although Christmas in Asia is not a big holiday because only a small part of the population belongs to Christian faith it’s becoming more and more popular.
In Japan, South Korea and China there is no official celebration of Christmas, but there is an unofficial widespread secular observance of the holiday due to the influence of the Western culture. Christmas in this countries is more a commercial event, celebrated mostly by the young generation and couples who gladly use the holiday as a reason for Christmas gift giving.
In Hong Kong, on the contrary, Christmas is a big holiday, because there are Christians of most denominations. Christmas in Malaysia is both a public and religious festival. The local Christian community observes all Christmas traditions including Advent and fasting.
Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas gift exchange is very important for establishing personal and business relationships. Sending Christmas gift baskets overseas for you loved ones, friends and international business associates is a great way of showing your love, respect and care.
Gourmands on your list will appreciate a gourmet basket filled with delicious and exquisite treats. Wine connoisseurs will be grateful to receive a gift hamper of good wine, fruit or gourmet snacks. A classic wine gift will be also perfect for your boss, client, employee or colleague. For chocoholics and kids there’s no better surprise than a sweet basket full of chocolate and candies. For female recipients a holiday flower arrangement in addition to a gourmet or sweet gift will be a great choice.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — This week the company has unveiled a new line of Christmas gift baskets for delivery in more than 140 countries around the world. From individual Christmas gifts to large corporate Christmas gift hamper orders, GiftBasketsOverseas.com has an even larger selection of Christmas gift Baskets to Asia, Christmas gift hampers to Europe, Christmas gift to the United States, and everywhere in between. Whether customers are searching for the perfect bottle of wine, a sumptuous gourmet gift, or a decadent chocolate basket, they can find something for everyone on their Christmas list inside each country’s new catalog.
But GiftBasketsOverseas.com hasn’t been satisfied with delivering to most countries around the world; the company continues to grow and add new catalogs each year. This holiday season, they’ve unveiled all new catalogs and gift options to Turks and Caicos, Isle of Man, Belize, Nicaragua, Jordan, Bonaire, Anguilla, and Zimbabwe. It’s never been more true that no matter where your recipients are, GiftBasketsOverseas.com can reach them.
Despite the growth, the company hasn’t lost its knack for fast, personalized customer service. “This year, they sent me a customized list of gift options that were similar to what I had sent last year,” said one customer. “They made it so easy to order just the right gift for lots of recipients in different countries. They’re so efficient, and it’s so nice to be able to work with the same people year after year.”
Christmas Gift Baskets from www.GiftBasketsOverseas.com are artfully created to express your love, gratitude, and care with elegance, beauty, and unmatched quality not only the winter holidays, but also on any heartfelt occasion. Visit their Christmas online catalog to order.
GiftBasketsOverseas.com is an A-ranked, BBB-accredited company based in the United States that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts to over 140 countries. GiftBasketsOverseas.com is renowned globally for providing online ordering convenience, multilingual customer service, and secure payment options.
