# Christmas Present Pranks DIYHacksAndHowTos Meshes Christmas with April Fool's Day By Gian Verano | Published 2011-12-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-box References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Present-Shake-Prank/?ALLSTEPS) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/DIYHacksandHowTos) Do you know somebody whose life mission during the holidays is to figure out what's in their gift box? Well, thanks to Instructables user DIYHacksAndHowTos, you can make sure your gift remains a surprise until the very last minute. This prank requires just a little bit of tech know-how and some inexpensive parts to create a gift box that generates random sounds when shaken. The best part of this build is that it works with any present. Just put your gift into a box that's larger than the electronics and you'll be able to stump just about anybody. Since you record the sounds yourself, you can choose anything from [personalized messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-voice-message) or [Holiday music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie) to barn yard noises. Finish off your DIYHacksAndHowTos gift box with your [favorite wrapping paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrapping-rooms) and you've combined the magic of Christmas and April Fool's all in one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Gift Wrapping:** With the use of tech and innovative sound recording, gift wrapping can be turned into an interactive experience. - **Personalized Gifting:** Recording personalized sounds for specific individuals creates a unique gifting experience. - **Smart Packaging:** Integrating tech into packaging that allows for unexpected elements can create excitement and a memorable experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gift Wrapping:** The gift wrapping industry can incorporate innovative technologies that turn simple wrapping into a memorable experience. - **Personalized Gifting:** Industries centered around personalized gifting can take advantage of accessible technologies that allow for recorded messages and sounds to enhance products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Advertisers can utilize innovative gift boxes to create brand experiences that leave lasting impressions on customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deceptively Shaped Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-gift-boxes.md) - [Interactive Gift Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-gift-tag.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Gifting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-moments.md) - [Creative Gift Wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clash-royale.md) - [Coal-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-merry-frickn-christmas-box.md) - [Interactive Prank Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal.md) - [Brainteaser Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-genius-advent-calendar.md) - [Quirky AI Holiday Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-very-ai-yule-log.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md)