Can you take wrapped presents on an airplane?

If you are traveling by plane this month and planning to bring presents for your loved ones, it is a good idea to think about how you will pack them.

If an item is flagged in the screening process, the TSA agents will need to unwrap it to assess whether it is safe to fly.If you pack a new Nerf gun for your niece or nephew in your checked bag, you run the risk of an agent undoing all your fine folding, taping, and ribbon curling.Delays that would prevent it from getting through the checkpoint are worse.Before you travel, you should know what to look for.

You probably won't like the re-wrapping job the TSA does.Ask the social media users who have shared the unfortunate surprises in their luggage when they arrived at their destinations.

Sending gifts by mail or waiting to wrap them until you get to your destination is recommended by the TSA.You could put items in a gift bag instead of wrapping them in paper.

Even though it is the holiday season, there are some items on the list that are not allowed.

If you want to take a snow globe in your carry-on, make sure it's less than 3.4 ounces of liquid and fits inside your quart-sized plastic bag.English-style Christmas crackers are not allowed.