Gift wrapping is the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material. Wrapping paper is a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping. Gifts may also be wrapped in a box. They may be held closed with ribbon and topped with a decorative bow (an ornamental knot made of ribbon).
History
The use of wrapping paper is first documented in ancient China, where paper was invented in 2nd century BC. In the Southern Song dynasty, monetary gifts were wrapped with paper, forming an envelope known as a chih pao. The wrapped gifts were distributed by the Chinese court to government officials. In the Chinese text Thien Kung Khai Wu, Sung Ying-Hsing states that the coarsest wrapping paper is manufactured with rice straws and bamboo fiber.
Although the Hall brothers Rollie and Joyce Hall, founders of Hallmark Cards, did not invent gift wrapping, their innovations led to the development of modern gift wrapping. They helped to popularize the idea of decorative gift wrapping in the 20th century, and according to Joyce Hall, "the decorative gift-wrapping business was born the day Rollie placed those French envelope linings on top of that showcase."
"Wrapping Paper" is a song with music composed by Jack Bruce and lyrics by Pete Brown, performed by Cream and originally released as a single in 1966 with "Cat's Squirrel" as the B side. It is featured on The Very Best of Cream. In contrast with the hard blues of other early Cream songs such "N.S.U." and the pop-style of "I Feel Free," it has a distinctive slow-jazz style.
The 45 single released on Reaction Records reached #34 on the British pop singles chart in 1966, the first Top 40 hit for the band.
Drummer Ginger Baker was not fond of the song: "'Wrapping Paper' is the most appalling piece of shit I've ever heard in my life! I was totally against it, right from the start... Eric and I didn't like it."
Lyrical meaning
The lyrics to "Wrapping Paper" talk about a man who lost his love and finds himself constantly looking at a picture of himself and his love and keeps wishing to go back "to the house on the shore." The song's lyrics share common similarities with the songs "Dreaming" and "The Coffee Song".
Wrapping paper in the gutter Moving slowly as the wind on the sea Faces calling, waves moving In your picture on a wall of a house of old times (Can you hear me?) Can you hear me? (Can you hear me?) Wandering sadly In the city, feeling pretty Down and out and making love to you on the shore (Ruined buildings, faces empty) In the picture as I gaze ahead and don't see (That they're calling) That they're calling (That they're calling) Wandering sadly Shattered windows, stairs to nowhere (Hear you calling) Hear you calling (Hear you calling) As I wander so sadly Wish I knew what you'd done to me Turned me on, things I never knew It's all broken, weeds are growing Wish I was going home to the house by the shore (Where you loved me) Where you loved me (Where you loved me) Loved me so sadly Someday I'll get back, somehow I'll do it I'll arrive there and you'll be there to meet me (Walk together, tread the weeds down) Kiss again in the picture on the wall (Where I loved you) In the old house (Where I loved you)
It is the day after Christmas. The house will is littered with boxes, scraps of wrapping paper and strands of ribbon, evidence left from the gathering of family and the giving of gifts. With kisses and hugs, children and grandchildren ....
As you take down your lights or bundle up used wrapping paper, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has some guidance keep in mind regarding holiday waste ... wrapping paper or tissue paper?.
Knoxville's waste and resources management department offers these suggestions for how and where to recycle these types of things after the holiday season - or anytime!Can you recycle wrapping paper and other gift decorations?.
Foil wrapping paper, metallic wrapping paper, tissue paper, ribbons and bows are not recyclable and should be placed in your garbage when you are no longer able to reuse them,” according to the solid waste organization.
Heller said wrapping paper, unlike envelopes, gift boxes and cardboard boxes, is not recyclable and should be placed in the garbage carts ...Paper buyers won’t take wrapping paper because these materials will eventually become a contamination issue.
It is the day after Christmas. The house is littered with boxes, scraps of wrapping paper and strands of ribbon, evidence left from the gathering of family and the giving of gifts. With kisses and hugs, children and grandchildren have ....
COLUMBIA — For anyone left with mountains of boxes and wrapping paper after opening their gifts, a state-run app can help sort out what’s recyclable and where to take it ....
It is the day after Christmas. The house is littered with boxes, scraps of wrapping paper and strands of ribbon, evidence left from the gathering of family and the giving of gifts. With kisses and hugs, children and grandchildren have ....
Christmas is in the rearview mirror and the whirlwind of wrapping paper, tape, cardboard and ribbons has left people wondering what they should do with the mess ... .
The giddy excitement of Christmas Day has now passed, and after the haze of wrapping paper and bows, Britons are now busy enjoying their presents - unless you were on the receiving end of some of the nation’s worst Christmas gifts ... A toilet seat.
Recycling rates usually increase around the holiday season, with residents placing wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, paper packaging, Christmas trees and other items into their blue recycling carts.
Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 3 days ... A fun play on the popular bacon-wrapped date appetizer rumaki, this high-class version is just the thing when you’re looking for something quick, easy and festive.
Malcolm also made an appearance, joyfully playing with a snow globe. Read More ...Olivia wrapped up the post with a video showcasing the aftermath of Christmas morning—a living room delightfully strewn with wrapping paper, gift boxes, and holiday chaos ... .
The Bryan Eagle
28 Dec 2024
The Bryan Eagle
28 Dec 2024