I will always view this time of year with child like wonder.
I am sorry for those who don't because you are missing a heck of a good time. It is a time for beautiful music, frosty nights, hot chocolate and secrets. You have to sneak around and find out what people really want and then try to gratify those desires.

My father used a ruse that nearly always worked. He would ask us to help him pick up Mother's present and then take note of what we liked. He used it on my sister and I and my mother's sisters.

It is always more fun to watch others open their gifts than to open my own. I suspect it is that way for everyone.
my gift wrap is clumsy but my intentions are good. Ellie and Ted pick out the best presents and my daughter the worst because she is so predictable.

Relax have fun and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to make someone happy.