A Significant Loss

I watched a television show last evening set in the early 20^th century where a young girl of sufficient means, good family, carefree life and owning only two changes of clothes was given a new dress.  The gift was received with rapture and the giver the recipient of sincere joy.  It struck we that in our era of abundance we have lost something quiet significant, the ability to give and receive a sincere gift.  Those that have so much can rarely know the exquisite feeling of giving or receiving a meaningful gift; and that, unbeknownst to most, is a noteworthy loss. 

My beloved Cades Cove when all gifts were needed and meaningful.