Birthday Presents
In France, birthday gifts are another common occurrence. Like in the U.S., gifts depend heavily on the age of the person whose birthday it is. Children may receive toys, books, or games, while adults may receive jewelry, clothing, and perfume. What sets the gifts apart from American gifts is how they are packaged. While American gifts are almost always wrapped by the giver, often in patterned papers with flashy bows, many French shops giftwrap purchases that are intended as gifts. Store-wrapped presents often have a more refined look, with single-color paper and a flourish with the shop's name or logo.