Nevertheless, Discovering Christmas Customs and Folklore explains that the current custom of giving gifts finds its roots in the Saturnalia gifts that Romans offered their poor neighbors.
Jõulukommete ajalugu käsitlev raamat Discovering Christmas Customs and Folklore selgitab siiski, et nüüdisaegse kingituste tegemise tava juured on peidus kingitustes, mida roomlased tegid saturnaalide ajal oma vaestele ligimestele.