It is followed by the exchange of gifts.

In early 294, Narseh sent Diocletian the customary package of gifts between the empires, and Diocletian responded with an exchange of ambassadors.

Ajax and Hector exchange gifts ( woodcut in Andrea Alciato | Andreas Alciatus, Emblematum libellus, 1591 )

Gainas ' head was given to the East Romans for display in Constantinople in an apparent exchange of gifts.

In 991 he arrived at a gathering in Quedlinburg, where he participated in the customary exchange of gifts with Otto III and Empress Theophanu.

When the beggar is leaving, there is an exchange of gifts, if the beggar does not have a gift to give, they will still be given one.

Each ruler kept a watchful eye on his neighbors but would often exchange gifts and courtesies with them unless actually at war.

Roger in the meantime had rapidly overrun the duchy of Apulia and had sent Honorius lavish gifts, asking the Pope to recognise him as the new duke and promising to hand over Troia and Montefusco in exchange.

Samurai warriors would exchange gifts adorned with noshi, a sort of good luck token made of folded strips of paper.

In some circumstances the giving of a nickname had a special status in Viking society in that it created a relationship between the name maker and the recipient of the nickname, to the extent that the creation of a nickname also often entailed a formal ceremony and an exchange of gifts.

After intense diplomatic contacts, in 1043 the Tangut state accepted the recognition of the Song emperor as emperor in exchange for annual gifts, which implied tacit recognition on the part of the Song of the military power of the Tangut.

Many people choose to live near relatives, exchange sizable gifts with relatives, and favor relatives in wills in proportion to their relatedness.

Holiday groups use a gift exchange party game such as white elephant gift exchange or Yankee swap for socializing and sharing gifts.

" The name the " Old Woman " ( Latin vetula ) for such " corn dolls " was in use among the Germanic pagans of Flanders in the 7th century, where Saint Eligius discouraged them from their old practices: " not make vetulas, ( little figures of the Old Woman ), little deer or iotticos or set tables the house-elf, compare Puck ( mythology ) | Puck at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks Yule custom.

" Much as there are prohibitions against turning gifts into capital, there are prohibitions against treating gift exchange as barter.

Each year, citizens of each town visit the other town, to renew ties, exchange gifts, and spend time learning about the other's culture.

It is also customary to exchange gifts.

Among the 7th century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, it was the custom to exchange gifts at the New Year.

This was a pagan custom deplored by Saint Eligius ( died 659 or 660 ), who warned the Flemings and Dutchmen, "( Do not ) make vetulas, figures of the Old Woman, little deer or iotticos or set tables the house-elf, compare Puck ( mythology ) | Puck at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks Yule custom.

If the father was impressed and approved of the marriage, the man and woman would exchange gifts of horses and clothing and were considered married.

Although by most accounts she was the love of Pickford's life, the marriage was stormy and filled with highly-charged conflict, followed by lavish making up through the exchange of expensive gifts.

On the fifth and final day called " Bhai Tika ", brothers and sisters meet and exchange gifts.

On this day, it is traditional for people to take an oil bath in the morning, wear new clothes, exchange gifts, performing Poosai ( Pūjā ), and a visit to the Koil ( Hindu Temple ) is normal.

The benefits are argued to be the reduction of North America's energy dependence on unstable regions such as the Middle East and South America and limiting oil imperialism to the North American Free Trade Area, reducing exposure to terrorism abroad ; lower balance of trade and foreign exchange stresses on the U. S. economy in an era when suppliers may begin to price oil in euros ; the development of renewable energy sources to displace fossil fuels ; and the promotion of energy conservation and technology ( such as insulation, green roof, and lighting efficiency ) exportable to energy-poor nations.

In some churches, the donation is considered a mandatory contribution in exchange for lighting a candle.

The International Commission on Illumination ( CIE ) is an organization " devoted to international cooperation and exchange of information among its member countries on all matters relating to the science and art of lighting.

The dramatic drop of the price of oil in 1985 and 1986, and consequent lack of foreign exchange reserves in following years to purchase grain profoundly influenced actions of the Soviet leadership.

For the first six six-month phases of the program, Iraq was allowed to export limited amounts of oil in exchange for food, medicine, and other humanitarian goods.

Because of the Balkans were rich in raw materials like iron, zinc and above all oil that could help Germany survive a British blockade, it was viewed as highly important by the Allies to keep German influence in the Balkans to a minimum, hence British efforts to link British promises to support Turkey in the event of an Italian attack in exchange for Turkish promises to help defend Romania from a German attack.

Moreover, lack of foreign exchange to purchase spare parts and oil for electricity generation left many factories idle.

The countries entered a trade pact in 1940, in which the Soviets received German military and industrial equipment in exchange for raw materials, such as oil or wheat, to help Germany circumvent a British blockade.

Mr. Lissouba lost favour with the French government early in his presidency by asking the American-owned Occidental Petroleum company to provide financial support for his Government in exchange for promises of future oil production.

This was an agreement dating back to 1974, and a great deal of the money came from individual record deals he struck for the group, including a ground-breaking agreement for record sales in Russia in which ABBA recordings were released in exchange for barrels of oil.

' Staatsolie ', the state-owned oil company, is actively seeking international joint venture partners owned by the Sabajo family since 1978 the company CEO L. G. Sabajo will exchange places with the current C. E. O Marchela Grace once it has been signed over in 2014.

On 23 January 2003, in an attempt to support the bolivar and bolster the government's declining level of international reserves, as well as to mitigate the adverse impact from the oil industry work stoppage on the financial system, the Ministry of Finance and the central bank suspended foreign exchange trading.

Fall was ultimately convicted in 1931 of accepting bribes and illegal no-interest personal loans in exchange for the leasing of public oil fields to business associates.

In the 1960s, research and development ( R & D ) in oil palm breeding began to expand after Malaysia's Department of Agriculture established an exchange program with West African economies and four private plantations formed the Oil Palm Genetics Laboratory.

In 1923 the Blausteins sold a half interest in American Oil to the Pan American Petroleum & Transport company in exchange for a guaranteed supply of oil.

High oil prices in recent years have enabled Iran to amass well over $ 100 billion in foreign exchange reserves.

This policy was changed for the three seasons starting from 2008, with Athletic playing with the logo of the Biscay-based Petronor oil company on their shirts in exchange for over € 2 million.

These original residents were the first to receive dividends from the oil companies in exchange for land use.

The relationship with the community of Nuiqsut is such that the oil company using the land, considered to be the property of the native Nuiqsut residents ( Inupiat Eskimos ), pay dividends to residents in exchange for use of the land.

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In exchange the Iranian government was given 16 % of the oil company's annual profits, an agreement that would haunt the Iranians up until the late 20th century.

The Oil-for-Food Programme ( OFF ), established by the United Nations in 1995 ( under UN Security Council Resolution 986 ) was established with the stated intent to allow Iraq to sell oil on the world market in exchange for food, medicine, and other humanitarian needs for ordinary Iraqi citizens without allowing Iraq to boost its military capabilities.

Security Council Resolution 706 of August 15, 1991 was introduced to allow the sale of Iraqi oil in exchange for food.

The Bedouin would stay at the Siwi's house when he came to Siwa, and would exchange his animal products and grain for the Siwi's dates and olive oil.

The Toronto Stock Exchange is the leader in the mining and oil & gas sector ; more mining and oil & gas companies are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange than any other exchange in the world.