wrapping paper

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But every year, as wrapping paper detonates across the living room and a small mountain of objects emerges—some beloved, some baffling—I have the same unseasonal thought: This is wildly inefficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

As well as books, the chain stocks pens, reading lights, games, wrapping paper and other stationery.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

It was outfitted with wood-paneled walls and green-and-red carpet that reminded me of Christmas wrapping paper.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2025

The only thing lacking was shiny wrapping paper and a bright red bow.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024

I picture him cutting wrapping paper to the right size and taping the ends in place, and for some reason that image is more than my heart can handle.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison