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For the geometric algorithm, see gift wrapping algorithm.

Wrapping paper themed for Hanukkah and Christmas.

Gift wrapping refers to the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material. Wrapping paper is a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping. Gifts may also be wrapped in a box. They may be held closed with ribbon and topped with a decorative bow (an ornamental knot made of ribbon).

History

Gifts have been wrapped since 105 AD, the time of paper\'s invention.The History of Wrapping Paper by Carol Parris Krauss, published Sep 12, 2006]

In different cultures

In Western culture, gifts are often wrapped in wrapping paper and accompanied by a gift note which may note the occasion, the giftee\'s name, and the giver\'s name. In the United States, an additional 5 million tons of waste are generated during the winter holidays; four million tons of this is wrapping paper and shopping bags.Waste Facts and Figures, Clean Air Council

In Chinese culture, red wrapping connotes luck.see Color in Chinese culture

Gifts wrapped in Furoshiki.

In Japanese culture, wrapping paper and boxes are common. However, the traditional cloth wrapping called furoshiki is increasing in popularity, particularly as an ecologically friendly alternative to wrapping paper.Minister Koike created the "Mottainai Furoshiki" as a symbol of Japanese culture to reduce wastes, Ministry of the Environment

In Korean culture, bojagi are sometimes used for gift wrapping. A yedanbo is a ceremonial gift bojagi used to wrap wedding gifts from the bride\'s family to the members of the groom\'sAbout Korea - Bojagi, korea.net

References

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