Gift Wrapping
Greeting Cards
The custom of greeting cards can be traced to ancient China and Egypt. Today they still function in the same way, to convey messages of celebration. Greeting cards arose in Europe in the 13th century, from printed New Year’s Day greetings made by Germans on handmade paper. At the time, this would... »
Gift Wrapping in Japan
Wrapping a gift can be considered an art form in some cultures. For example, in Japan, there are several different kinds of handmade paper, such as Noriire, Minogami and Hanshi, and a cord called a Mizuhiki that are traditionally tied around a gift. For formal occasions, it is good to use two sheets of... »
Gift Wrapping Significance
It happens so fast. The paper is torn off the meticulously wrapped package and a gift appears. But despite how quickly they are disposed, the paper and other forms of gift wrapping serve an important purpose. They add mystery and suspense to the gift and signify the spirit of the gift giving action. When the... »