I never needed flowers or gifts on March 8th.

Tặng hoa hay tặng quà cho nhau nếu có thành ý thì quà tặng mới thêm ý nghĩa - Ảnh minh họa — Giving flowers or gifts to each other is more meaningful if done with sincerity - Illustration photo

I am forty years old. An age that seems to lie somewhere in the middle, at the intersection of society.

I say that because in my twenties I saw the trend of giving flowers and gifts on holidays and festivals like March 8, February 14 or October 20... Even though those days were not as bustling and noisy in the streets, not covered all over social networks or media channels like today...

Actually, psychologically, everyone likes to receive flowers and gifts at any time, not just on a special occasion. I am no exception. And of course, if it is a gift that you are looking forward to, the joy increases even more.

However, for me, if it is a form, something that follows a trend, I don't like it. I don't like it even more when it is just to keep up with friends, or to be like others, to serve "virtual living"...

That is not to say I am against or attacking.

Because March 8th doesn't necessarily have to be flowers or any big gift; then you have to scratch your head thinking and choosing.

March 8 is simply a meal organized by your colleagues; ordering or cooking yourself is also fun, very wonderful. It is fun, friendly, and brings colleagues together. I have experienced such "sisters' days" at the office where I work.

And in the family, how is March 8th? In 14 years of marriage, I have never once asked or hinted that my husband should buy or give me any gifts on those occasions. I agree that when we care for each other, sometimes the gift is heartfelt, sincere and even surprising. However, honestly, "if you don't like the gift or it doesn't suit you very much, even if it's a surprise, how will you react?"...

My mother is 60 years old this year. Having worked hard all her life, she has never known what International Women’s Day or Vietnamese Women’s Day is… and of course she has never asked for it.

I am not modern, but I am confident that I am not outdated. However, I have no concept that March 8th must have flowers and gifts.

Buying and giving gifts doesn’t have to be on the right occasion. Gifts don’t have to be “big” either. For me, “gifts” for my mom are simply a few outfits to wear at home, and occasionally a pair of shoes or a bag for her to wear to a wedding or a trip… That’s enough fun.

I am happy and mothers like my mother are certainly very happy! Happiness does not necessarily have to be on March 8th.

The story “ Do Women Need Gifts on March 8?” still receives many comments and attention from readers. Interesting debates, frank perspectives have been shared.

Following the readers’ shares that have been posted about the story of gift giving on the occasion of March 8, Tuoi Tre Online hopes to continue receiving feedback, shares, and perspectives on this topic. How can gifts be a sign of sincerity, a manifestation of care, and not just an obligation?

We invite readers to discuss and share on the topic: " Do women need to receive gifts and have gifts to be happy? ". Please send your comments to bichdau@tuoitre.com.vn or in the comment section below the article. Thank you for reading.

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March 8: Fear of parties to look good!

Every time there are holidays for women, such as March 8 or October 20, many women are afraid of the parties organized by their male colleagues out of obligation or to look good in front of other departments.

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