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Article contributed by Jen Magtibay of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
We’re on to the last day of shopping spree!
I attended several Christmas parties showered with a lot of gifts. Big and small, round or squared, everything spells Christmas gift-giving.
However, some people were not blessed with an artsy hand and a careful mind to think how a present should be presented. The worst, after few more people look and touch the gift, the wrappers are broken.
Yes, a gift is enough to make the receiver smile but presenting it in the nicest way adds to that person’s delight. So, wrapping a gift should not imbibe the “sisirain naman din e!” attitude. Aside from it being an important part of presenting gifts, it somehow reflects your personality.
Allow me to enumerate Batangueño items and give you ideas on how to present them in a neat and creative way, worthy enough to make your recipient truly happy.
ITEM #1: Wow Batangas Shirts / Ala Eh! Shirts
KEY PIECE(S) FOR WRAPPING: box, gift wrapper and ribbon
Shirts are among the most common gifts for Christmas. Because it is readily available everywhere and some you can buy with discounts. Having one will never give you a hard time thinking of what should you
give.
Shirts are as complicated as glasses when it comes to presentation. It should be kept in a box first before you wrap it up. Aside from not giving out a clue of what’s inside, a box keeps the shirt neat and prevent it from creases.
ITEM #2: Bagoong Balayan / Calaca Atchara / San Juan Lambanog
KEY PIECE(S) FOR WRAPPING: Cloth and/or native bag and ribbon
Fragile — this is what we always want to instill when giving away such item that comes in a bottle. Items like these are best to be wrapped with a thick cloth or inside a native bag. Aside from saving time wrapping your gift, it gives your item a chance to look good with its presentation. You just have to place your gift in the middle of the cloth and meet every ends of the cloth to the middle. Secure it with a ribbon and voila! You’ve got another fascinating gift!
ITEM #3: Cuenca’s Delicious Macaroons
KEY PIECE(S) FOR WRAPPING: Transparent plastic container and ribbon
Entice your monito with a gift of sumptuous goodies. Having been said that, these should ‘tease’ your recipient’s palate so you can already reveal what’s inside the packaging. And it’s best when we put such goodies in a transparent container. Seal the container with a decorative ribbon to make it look better and persuade your monito to taste the delectable treat right away.
ITEM #4: Talisay Plant Seeds and Garden Tools
KEY PIECE(S) FOR WRAPPING: Ribbon and garden pot
Filling up your garden this Christmas is also a great idea. Add another piece to your friend’s garden. This gift idea hits two bird with one stone – you were able to give gift to a friend and you actually contributed to helping save earth! Place the garden tools and packaged plant seeds inside the huge pot, go for a green ribbon and your package are ready.
ITEM #5: Kapeng Barako (Beans or ground coffee)
KEY PIECE(S) FOR WRAPPING: small coffee sac, mug and abaca string
Your Christmas chills are best dealt with a hot, brewed coffee. So give your friend this wonderful item for this long season of chilling. Coffee beans are best to be presented with a coffee sac placed inside a good coffee mug. Wrap up the sac with a durable abaca string for that native vibe.
I hope that these wrapping ideas fit the one you wanted to give. Remember that the gift-wrapping tips I gave you are also tips for you to give a good impression to your recipient (may he/she be a relative, a friend, a workmate, or your significant other). Small or big gift, it doesn’t really matter. What matters most is that you made your recipient feel your sincerity in sharing with him/her the spirit of Christmas.
Happy Holidays!
Photo credit: countryliving.com
