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How to Wrap a Gift Perfectly: Step-by-Step Holiday Guide You may think that picking out the perfect retirement or holiday gift is the hardest part of the season. That is, until you get out all your wrapping paper and ribbon and then remember you don't know how to wrap a gift — properly, at least. To avoid the process, some resort to gift bags or mason jars. Although these are tried-and-true ways to make your presents look pretty, learning how to wrap a gift is easier than you actually thou …

Why Gifts Should Be a Surprise: The Neuroscience of Giving Why the gift should be a surprise? A study from the University of Pennsylvania discovered that human brains are hardwired to enjoy unexpected rewards. In the study, when people received an unexpected gain, the neurons in the substantia nigra (which play a significant role in reward) “exhibited significantly higher firing rates”. In other words, that awesome feeling you get when you get a surprise is hardwired into your bra …