It Is All About Wrapping Paper and Surprises

How would we feel about Christmas if our presents were just neatly stacked under the tree with now wrapping paper, boxes, and bows? It wouldn't be as exciting. Half of the fun of Christmas is not knowing what's inside until the last moment. The tree becomes adorn with gaily wrapped packages that add so much color to our lives. Once all the presents are distributed, the tree looks a bit forlorn.

We take such pains with our wrapping. The corners of packages become a real art. Even cutting the wrapping paper straight is much of a science. And we have come so far that the tape is invisible and impossible to find. This only means on thing--the paper must be ripped from the present.

I've never been much for bows, but I've gotten a few package decorations over the years that have been keepers. I do believe one package was decorated with a candle that was a duck on a sled. It was very cute. Another package had a snow man. I've had to rescue that snowman on occasion. There's a dog that likes him very much. It doesn't take much to tickle me, so, yeah, I like the decorations.

Without all the trappings, it just wouldn't be the same.

Have a great weekend, all.