Cool facts
Covering with paper. Gift wrapping means wrapping a present in decorative paper to hide what's inside and make it look festive and fun.
Special wrapping paper. Wrapping paper is designed just for gifts, it's usually colorful, shiny, or patterned so your present looks beautiful and exciting.
Bows and ribbons. After you wrap a gift, you can tie it with ribbon and top it with a fancy bow to make it even more decorative and eye-catching.
Easy alternatives. If wrapping seems tricky, you can use a gift box or gift bag instead, they're quick ways to dress up a present without folding paper.
Makes gifts magical. The wrapped or boxed present stays closed until someone opens it, which makes the surprise even more exciting and special.
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