Should I Wrap a Gift?

This suggests that people use the wrapping as a cue to how good the gift will be. Neat wrapping sets the bar for the gift too high, intimating that it will be a great present. ... So a sloppily wrapped gift leads to pleasant surprise, while one that's neat-looking results in disappointment.

Why should a gift be wrapped?

Many ancient cultures celebrated various holidays that involved the giving of gifts. The desire to hide the identity of a gift until just the right moment led people to wrap gifts long, long ago. Historians believe wrapping gifts in paper probably started not long after paper was invented thousands of years ago.

What is a unique way to wrap presents?