GillT57
While I understand that all families have their own traditions, this strikes me as very hard for several reasons. Firstly, the children are not learning about gift giving and thanking people for their gifts, secondly, what happens when they go to school and their friends talk about the gifts they got from grandparents, will they think theirs don't care? Thirdly, I am very uncomfortable with the 'santa brings toys for good girls and boys' mantra, what about their peers who get less? Will they think they have not been good, are not 'liked' by Santa? I don't know what I would do in your position, but for what it is worth, I am on your side. Oh, and by the way, while we are on the subject of traditions, what about your son's traditions? Pah humbug
GillT57*
Good point!
We always had presents from Father Christmas left on the end of the bed in stocking or pillow case (I had a cunning plan with that ) and presents from US and friends/relatives under the tree.
However dil tradition is that Father Christmas leaves all presents under the tree. Oh well, horses for courses, I suppose.
Personally I think my way is better (well I would, wouldn't I!) Partly because it spreads it out a bit, open some upstairs with parents, enjoy looking at, playing with etc, before going downstairs for another wrapping paper ripping session.