We are often invited to shower events; You know the sort of party whereby you bestow a gift on an expectant mother or impending bride. There are also the retirement and graduation parties that also have the potlach aspect to them. Many gifts, like punch bowls, fondue sets or blenders, though useful, eventually end up yardsaled off. Baby stuff is just that. Cash is often relinquished in quantity and the most appreciated of gifts.
The potlach originates with the Nootkas and Tlingits, among other, Tribes of the Pacific Northwest, I believe. To be more in keeping with the traditions handed down from these indigenous peoples, we should give the gift of dried or fresh fish at our next shower event. I like the mackeral, because no fish looks more like a fish than a mackeral. Imagine the looks you'll get when you lay a big ol' fresh mackeral down on the gift table at your next shower. Just tell 'em, "Smoothstar sent me.".
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