An original Christmas gift (12)

I believe the answer is:

frankincense

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'christmas gift' is the definition.
(gift given to Jesus)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for frankincense that I've seen before include "Nativity gift; aromatic tree resin" , "Gift of one of the Magi" , "One of the gifts of the Magi" , "Aromatic gum resin - an original Christmas present!" , "Gum resin used as incense" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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