Those of you with kids...

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Trip

My toy presents from Santa weren't wrapped, they weren't even in a box anymore. Santa always took everything out and set everything up. Batteries were charged and in the stuff, nothing needed to messed with because Santa had it all ready for you. I thought it was awesome to come into the living room and find all your stuff ready to be played with immediately. If I got clothes or something else like that, they were wrapped.

Once my younger sister found out there was no Santa, the presents became wrapped and from the parents.

Absolutely right! The presents from "Santa" are supposed to be ready to go. When I bought my ex's little girl a Buttercup pony for Christmas, I had it all set up and ready to ride for her when she woke up! Santa traditionally brought one gift and/or put knick knacks in stockings, All this greedy multiple gift crap is a result of our American avarice polluting what was once a much simpler holiday.