Our presents were always placed under the tree on Christmas Eve after the kids fell asleep. (Only 1 was from Santa, the best one)After the kids moved out they wanted to "hide" in the bedroom while Hubby and I put gifts under tree... for the wow factor! Kids got married and my daughter begged me not to put the gifts out until they hid. Her husband is a High School Principle and she's a teacher. I said, "do you really expect your husband to hide in the bedroom?" Her response was priceless....... "Just this once Mom, it's tradition"!!!!! And he did!!!!!