Receiving gifts

So what are we supposed to do when we are given gifts that aren't in line with our beliefs?

On December 25th, I had a visit from a dear friend of mine and her husband who I haven't seen, besides chance meetings on the street with her, in the past two years.

They came bearing gifts.

A small polish ham.

And a bottle of white wine.

O_o

What am I supposed to do?

On the one hand, it's kind of odd as these are things at complete odds with what is written in the Qur'an.

On the other hand: I feel it incredibly rude to reject a gift given in good faith (ha ha) and with all best intentions.

I solved the problem as the following day, I had visitors arrive who were lodging for a week. And they eat everything.

What do you do when given a gift you know you will not use? For religious reasons, or due to allergy or other reason? (even before reverting, I didn't particularly like ham...)

This ties into the question of what would you do when served food you would normally not eat. This is assuming that the person is ignorant of your faith-based eating habits. What is the appropriate reaction, has this happened to you in the past and how did you deal with it and what was the result?

Inquiring minds want to know...