It is rude to be ungrateful for a gift.
Zem is celebrating Christmas at home and receives a weird gift from his cousin, who is present.
Zem wants to react to the gift.
Zem expresses curiosity and interest in the gift.
Zem expresses indifference and confusion.
Zem learns about it and bonds with his cousin.
Zem feels guilt later and it takes a long time to make it up to his cousin.