Christmas Gift Presentation Guide

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  'Tis the season  to open your heart to your loved ones  and present a thoughtful and beautifully presented Christmas gift.   Explore your options based on gift  shape, size, and contents!

Gift Bags

For small to mid-sized presents,  think about going with a gift bag.    Find one that has a Christmas theme  on the outside and then have fun experimenting with the gift presentation.  Have tissue paper  inside.  Decorate  with seasonal colours  such as red and green  or gold and silver.  Tie a small note card  to the handle with a special holiday message.   For extra garnish, add some holly.  Place glitter  or snowflake confetti  in the bag for a festive  touch.

Gift Boxes

Gift boxes  are an easy way to present a Christmas gift  with a minimum amount of effort involved.  Find a gift box  adorned with an appropriate Christmas scene.   Perfect for saving time  during the holiday rush!  Add festive ribbon  to tie multiple boxes together. Experiment with different coloured bows  for a more festive feel. Stack boxes  on top of one another, from the largest on the bottom to the smallest on top for an eye-catching gift presentation.

Gift Baskets
	Gift baskets  are wonderful for presenting multiple gifts.   Arrange the items into a sturdy yet delicate Christmas basket.      Fill the basket with paper  to give it extra height. A gift basket  can be wrapped up with cellophane  and tied with a bow  for an elegant presentation.  Have a variety of items ranging from fine wine  to beauty items  to fresh baked  Christmas cookies.

Stockings

The Christmas stocking  is an age-old tradition  that is utilized today around the world.  For small trinket  items, present them in an old-fashioned stocking.    Stocking stuffers  can range from fun and playful accessories  to elaborate and expensive jewellery.   See our guide to Stocking Stuffers for great tips and ideas no matter what your gift budget  may be.  Personalize the Christmas stocking  to read the recipient's name in glitter.  Or for the more ambitious, consider sewing  your own stocking!

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper  is an easy and fun way to gift give.   It is as simple as wrapping  your present in a paper full of festive Christmas decoration,  such as the classic reindeer  or Santa Claus  pictures. Go more personal with a themed gift wrap!   Consider themes  relating to the recipient's personality.  Animal lovers  may like Christmas paper  with puppies,  cats,  or exotic animals  on it. Athletes  may enjoy wrapping paper  with a sports theme.   Children  or Disney  fanatics might like to see Winnie the Pooh  or Mickey Mouse  dressed up for Christmas.

Related Guides

With gift presentation under way, indulge in the many other aspects of the Christmas spirit! 

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External Links

• About.com: Ergonomic tips and tricks for Christmas wrapping.
• EzineArticles: An article on why gift presentation is important.
• HowStuffWorks.com: How to make a Christmas Gift Basket.