by Aaron Hu

When the winter holidays finally roll around, it's time to divulge into the hardest part of the season: shopping. It's so hard to find the perfect gift for someone, especially when it comes down to children. First one has to find out what it is that they truly want to have, then make sure that the item is both safe and age appropriate, finally the item has to be found and purchased, and while that might not seem that hard try to get toys early in order to avoid last minute visiting every store. After all of that's done it seems like smooth sailing, however there is one last step for having the most perfect gift, and it all comes down to the wrapping paper.

One wouldn't wrap a gift in a brown paper bag, but it's not always clear what type should be used. This article will help with both picking out, and how to make the paper look its best for the child's enjoyment.

Of all the things that could possibly dampen the mood for a kid on Christmas day, it doesn't seem like how their gift was wrapped would be the problem. However even if the child was given exactly what they wanted, if the gift was wrapped with a generic paper, or the shape looks of or awkward, they won't be as happy as they normally would. It's not out of ingratitude either but rather a feeling of dejection. Taking the time to properly box and wrap a present with relevant wrapping paper not only conveys sincerity, but also that the gift was well thought out. Even children can sense these things, and will much better appreciate presents that were purchased out of thoughtfulness.

Now that the importance of why wrapping is so important before trying to present a gift is out of the way, buying the appropriate paper can now be discussed. Everyone has come across generic holiday print or plain colors that one would generally use for someone that they don't know too well. For a child, it's always best to use paper that reflects who they are and what they like to do, or have it fit the theme of something that they really enjoy. For example if the kid is really into dinosaurs, in the event that there isn't any dinosaur themed paper readily available, decorating the package to look like a dinosaur would be just fine as well. Using red, brown, or green paper, sequins for the scales, shells for teeth, and other pits and pieces to create the effect would make an awesome present that the child would undoubtedly enjoy.

While gift wrapping isn't the most serious thing out there, it can certainly brighten one's day to receive a gift that seems to be truly made for them with a lot of thought. One final note for making the perfect gift is choosing a box. If the present already comes with its own box then buying one won't be necessary, but if it doesn't make sure to get one or else the present can come out looking odd.

Lastly, some final touches that can make a child's Christmas the best is to utilize Santa Letters. There are not many children that wouldn't be excited by letters from Santa, so if these are to be used as well, make sure to get them early or else they might be delivered late! - 39969