We put out the wrapped gifts that are to each other from us out as soon as we get them. I love seeing the pretty wrapped packages under there! We keep all santa gifts hidden until they go to bed Christmas Eve. I love the surprise on Christmas morning. It was harder when they were littler, but being 11, they're just super excited and still like seeing some under there already. It's driving them batty though this year because I wrapped their smallest gift for under the tree already and told them it will be one of their fave gifts this year. They can't see how since its so small