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How will I know if my parents are getting me a dog?

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Look around the house for any dog owner's essentials your parents have tried to hide from you, such as dog food, a dog bed, dog toys and a leash. Also, check relatives' houses; they might be looking after the dog for you until Christmas morning!

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Mum got me a huge square box, but I didn't ask for anything like that. She's not the type to put small gifts in bigger boxes.

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The gift might be a surprise. Or maybe she bought you lots of small things which are difficult to wrap, so she put them in a big box and wrapped that for convenience.

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What do I do if I can't unwrap my gift? How do I know what it is?

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Check their email accounts, as described in the article. Look for purchase confirmations from stores where they might have been shopping for you.

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How do I deal with wondering what my grandma got me?

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Just wait. Wondering makes it more fun. Think about what she might have gotten you.

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How can I tell if my sibling is lying about what we got for Christmas?

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Sometimes, if they speak nervously or don't use contractions, such as "didn't" or "wouldn't," they may be lying. Also, if your sibling is known to not tell the truth in these types of situations, then they're probably lying!

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What if my mom does all her shopping on her private smartphone, and my dad does his on his private iPad?

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Get ready for a surprise! There is a good chance that you will like it because your parents know you. You could try to go on the private device if you are desperate enough, but if you get caught you'll probably get in trouble.

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My mom always puts our Christmas gifts on the porch. On the porch door, she hangs a loud bell that jingles whenever the door is opened. What should I do, since I know my gifts are on the porch?

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Go back to sleep and wait until it's actually Christmas, or it'll ruin the fun of the holiday. It's a skill you'll need for all your life, waiting for better things to happen...

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I found out that I am getting the Luciana Vega doll and her accessories from my mom. How do I keep the fact that I already know what I got for Christmas when I open my gifts?

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Pretend that you didn't know you were going to get this gift. Be excited when you open it. Have some words ready for describing how amazing, wonderful and fantastic your gift is!

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What are some good ways to catch a child who snoops for Christmas gifts?

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Try setting up a few cameras around the house. They don't have to be noticeable, they just have to be there. Cameras are foolproof ways to catch your child snooping.

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I found my gift, and its' the video game I really wanted but I just can't wait to use it. What do I do?

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Do NOT touch it! You might break it or ruin it. But more than that, waiting is an important skill to learn in life. If you're too impatient about everything, you'll find it hard to cope with lots of situations in life. Learning to wait and look forward to something is worth more than spoiling your parent's surprise.

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What should I do if my mom catches me?

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Apologize and be patient. Anticipation can be fun.

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I can’t find my present anywhere. Any tips on where to search?

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Look in places you don't ordinarily go. Or you can just be patient and wait like the rest of us.

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I know what my sister got and I really want to tell her, but I can't until she opens it! What do I do?

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Be patient. Your parents will probably find out if your sister knows what she got for Christmas and they will be mad at you. Trust us, the best idea is to wait.

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I found out what my biggest present was without trying (and I didn't want to know). Do I tell my parent I already knew on or after Christmas?

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Tell your parents that you didn't mean to know what they got you, but that you are sorry for telling them. But tell them after you open that gift so that they won't take it back.

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What should I do if the gifter is very observant?

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Wait until the gifter leaves the house. If they catch you, you could risk them hiding the gift or taking it away completely.

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