↑Bash, Anthony; Bash, Melanie (2012년 11월 22일). 《Inside the Christmas Story》. A&C Black. 132쪽. ISBN9781441121585. Popular tradition has it that there were three Magi because they presented three gifts to Jesus out of their treasure chests. The presentation of the gifts to Jesus out of their treasure chests. The presentation of the gifts is supposed to be the origin of the practice of giving Christmas presents.