Her daughter had come from Pennsylvania to visit, bringing presents that were never opened.
"Some people bring presents like cigarettes and soap in thanks," she said.
A Chinese husband brought presents and spent time educating his sons.
Things being the way they are in Cuba these days, nobody was expected to bring presents.
"It's not nice to make people think they should bring presents."
Even before the chief came many had already brought presents of food and ornaments.
He brought presents with every visit, and constantly went on about how he'd always wanted a little girl like me.
He brought her flowers and small presents from the hospital gift shop.
All the couples brought presents, but the dinner was at our house.
He always brings great presents for every member in the family.