For the book, see
Party Favours. A party favor is a small gift given to the guests at a
party, as a gesture of thanks for their attendance or as a
memento of the occasion. It is traditional in some Western cultures for the guests at
bridal showers and
weddings to receive party favors, which vary in price and durability with the desires and budget of the host or hostess. This practice has spread to many other
formal occasions.For small social gatherings such as
birthday parties, guests may receive a simple and inexpensive favor such as a plastic or cardboard
toy. In some cases guests might receive a small "gift bag" with a handful of favors toys or trinkets, candy, pencils or other small gifts.
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