In an effort to be helpful to all and in the spirit of the season, here is an oldie that may be of use as Christmas approaches... Iâve been known to wrap Christmas presents using duct tape, staple guns, Elmerâs Glue and black electrical tape. The way I figure it, itâs not the looks that count. Itâs whatâs inside. âOh, what pretty paper and look at this wrapping job!â someone will inevitably say Saturday. Then they will proceed to rip heck out of the package to find out whatâs inside. My grandmother used to daintily unwrap presents, saving the ribbons and bows and commenting on the wrapping expertise of each giver and extending our gift-giving by six hours.