New York magazine once ran a feature with the awful suggestion that folks cover their ACs with strips of colorful gift wrap.

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But did you know Jeff Bezos and co are guessing your religion based on the gift wrap your friends choose for you?

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Or better yet, make an effort to bestow your friends and loved ones with handmade gifts presented in reusable, non-plastic gift wrap.

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For a fun activity to do with the whole family, check out our homemade holiday greeting card and DIY Christmas cracker tutorials, and before putting your gifts under the tree, don't miss our guide to eco-friendly gift wrap alternatives.

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More than 90 days ago you could purchase Christmas and Chanukah gift-wrap and greetings cards at major retailers.

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In accordance with state tax laws, the total selling price of an item will generally include item-level shipping and handling charges, item-level discounts, gift-wrap charges, and an allocation of order-level shipping and handling charges and order-level discounts.

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Plus each of you pays a cost in the time it takes to think of a gift and collect and wrap it.

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But the LDP tries to wrap its gift nicely and deliver it without knowing if the box is empty or if there is a bomb inside.

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