The most incredible feeling is when your kids rush around your tree to open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. You have decorated your unlit artificial Christmas tree and wonder when is the best time to place the gifts under the tree. Some people prefer placing presents under the tree on Christmas Eve while others do it earlier. You even find people waiting for Christmas Day.

History Behind Christmas Presents

Giving gifts on Christmas Day has been a tradition for many years. Some believe it started with the three wise men giving presents to Jesus. Yet, the ancient Romans also exchanged gifts during Saturnalia celebrations. In every country, gifting started differently. In the UK, it began with the royal family and the tradition started by Queen Victoria.

When Should You Place Presents

You have this beautiful unlit artificial Christmas tree and changed it into a festivity with lights and decorations. Still, for many people, gifts are part of the décor. It all depends on when you put up your tree for Christmas in placing the presents. Furthermore, it also depends if you have kids.

Many people place the presents underneath the tree on Christmas Eve as they have children that believe in Santa Clause. This shows that Santa passed by to drop the gifts for children to open in the morning.

Yet, if you have older children who do not believe in Father Christmas, you can place the gifts under the tree when wrapped to open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Likewise, if you have family and friends stopping over on Christmas Day, you can place the gifts under three trees on that day.

Placing Christmas Presents Is Your Preference

It does not matter when you place your gifts under your fake Christmas tree. But you can decorate them with some personality and style. So, get creative with the wrapping and put the exciting presents at the side or back of the tree.

You can also create different piles of gifts by starting with larger ones at the bottom, followed by smaller ones at the top. During the stacking, spread them to the sides of your tree. Also, leave a small space between your presents and the tree.

Other Tips for Placing Presents

• Keep the presents and your tree away from any heat source like the fireplace or candles.
• To make cleaning up wrapping easier, keep a rubbish bin nearby.
• When placing gifts under your tree, also keep the pets away. We know how curious our animal kids can be.

When it comes to placing gifts under your decorated unlit artificial Christmas tree, there is no fuss when placing them. The important thing is to enjoy the celebrations with family and friends.