For a quick gift-wrap option, Christmas wrapping bags are usually the fastest, easiest, and require the least amount of skill to wrap a Christmas gift. Bags come in many varieties, from plain paper to velvet or satin, and can add fun or sophistication to a gift. Christmas wrapping bags can also easily be recycled by the recipient, as they are often in pristine condition after a gift is removed and can be stored in preparation for the next holiday season.

The life cycle of the gift bag is relatively short and uneventful, and unlike wrapping paper, it does not need to be destroyed to access the gift inside. Saving gift bags for reuse is an environmentally-sound option that also helps with subsequent gift-giving by providing a cache of ready wrapping options. Re-use last year's gift bags to wrap Green Christmas Gifts and sleep easy this Christmas knowing you've made an eco-friendly holiday giving choice.BrightHub: Green Christmas Wrapping (October 24, 2008)