Gift Giving

On significant events like one's birthday, Christmas Day, Epiphany, christenings, and weddings, gifts are presented. Sometimes someone will ask for "lluvia de sobres," which is money given to the person in an envelope and is literally translated as "envelopes rain."

A girl's 15th birthday is seen as a significant milestone in Colombia. Avoid giving marigolds, lilies, and other yellow flowers if you're giving flowers. At funerals, they are utilized. Gifts that are unavailable in Colombia include specialty goods, pricey chocolates, and imported alcohol (spirits). Gifts are typically not unwrapped in front of the giver.

Bring fruit, a plant in a pot, or premium chocolates while visiting a Colombian's house as a hostess gift. Sending flowers in advance is recommended. Lilies and marigolds should not be given as they are typically used during funerals. People enjoy roses. Gold is the customary gift on a girl's 15th birthday. Spirits in particular are incredibly expensive imported booze that makes great gifts. When gifts are received, they are not unwrapped.