[mbrd]

I have a 3yo and it definitely does feel like a shame on Christmas and birthdays to make her put down something exciting she's just received to open another present.

Part of the problem is that my extended family are all overseas, and they want to see picture messages of her with the gifts they sent! They are understandably sad to missing out on these events themselves, so use gifts as a way to show their love.

My wife and I end up figuring out who would be least offended and putting those gifts aside for the next day. We have to make sure we don't forget though! We recently found some books on top of the fridge that were hastily hidden on Christmas day!

[benj111]

Just spread them out, that what I do anyway, if we're seeing someone reasonably close to Xmas, presents get opened there and then, else start Xmas eve, through to boxing day.

Have to hide chocolate away though. Should last them through to Easter this year!

[pavel_lishin]

We try to open presents in waves for the winter holidays. One on Christmas eve, one on Christmas morning, one on New Year's Eve, and one on New Year's Day.