So the tree is up and the gifts are bought, so what is the next step?  You need to get things wrapped up.  Last night after looking for the “Christmas Star” failed due to the thick fog, decided it was time to get some gift wrapping done.  I will call it the bathrobe style of gift wrapping… it might not look professional, but everything is covered.  I am still a paper and tape type of guy, have not joined the gift bag club yet.  I did find some tips that can help us all to wrap better.

How to Wrap a Gift for Christmas Like a Pro

 

Once everything is wrapped and under the tree, when can things be opened?
Growing up we used to open all gifts from the family on Christmas Eve, then Christmas morning we would have gifts that Santa left to dive into.  For the record, never failed, Santa always came, even though our being good was sometimes questioned.  I did not know it is considered “vulgar” to open gifts before breakfast on Christmas morning.

When is the ‘correct’ time to open Christmas presents?

 

I will “wrap up” this post with a wrapping tip video to help you lower your wrapping costs and deal with those odd shaped items.