In a sense a present is more like actual tribute than money, like a vassal bringing a herd of cows, slave boys, a chest full of pearls, precious silks, pearls from the Orient etc. ..... or a Prada bag, Louboutin shoes, er..... any other suggestions ...........
....... and it is also like an ancient sacrifice to a goddess - if she is a goddess, that is! Just don't burn those Jimmy Choos ......