Gift Giving Customs

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a gift or money given to children by elders as a token of love or blessing, especially during festive occasions such as Eid

  • During Eid celebrations, children often receive Eidi from their elders as a token of love and blessings.
  • Hey, did you get your Eidi from uncle yet? I heard he's giving out some good money this year.
  • I can't wait for Eid, I'm gonna hustle for that Eidi money like there's no tomorrow!
  • The success of the project was like receiving Eidi - unexpected but greatly appreciated.

noun a Chinese pastry traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • During the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is customary to enjoy mooncakes with family and friends.
  • Let's grab some mooncakes and have a feast under the full moon tonight!
  • I can't resist the deliciousness of those mooncakes, they're like little bites of heaven.
  • The mooncake symbolizes unity and togetherness, just like how the different ingredients come together to form a perfect treat.

noun a type of Indian sweet or dessert

  • The mithai was served at the end of the formal dinner party.
  • Let's grab some mithai from the sweet shop on our way home.
  • I'm craving some mithai right now, let's go get some!
  • Her words were like mithai to my ears, so sweet and comforting.