The arrival of Europeans continued this process and added new aspects, namely the important giving of material gifts that became a central part of these festivals.

And she treasured them as completely as she would have treasured any material gift.

Yet, unlike material gifts exchanged among men, man cannot do anything to avoid experiencing these special states.

The policy stresses that letters of appreciation are preferable to material gifts.

Provision of excessive material gifts, even when the child has not behaved properly.

Offering is encountered in the form of a material gift, a robe, to Athene.

What I am thinking of is a legacy not so easily granted, but one more valuable than any material gift could ever be.

He will make her father a double earl, her brother a viscount and give her material gifts.

The spectacular flowers, the trimmed hedges and the ambiance give him more pleasure than a wildly expensive material gift.

Better than showering her with the most fabulous material gifts imaginable-he melted at the picture of her delight.