Good Friday

Not being a religious person, this weekend's Easter celebrations will pass without event for me. In fact I didn't even remember it was upcoming until today when a Korean woman stopped me on the street to give me some gifts. Cheap things like tissues and a sweet. This is not uncommon in Korea as it's a friendship gesture from church goers who want you attend their church - there is plenty of competition. Pretty pointless though if you don't speak much Korean. Is it better to take the gifts and throw them away or to reject them when offered? I usually take them and give any sweets to my students. I figured it was Easter when she gave me this