Q&A for How to Find Christmas Presents That Your Parents Have Hidden

They could, but they probably wouldn't, because you'd be more likely to find it there. If there's a closet or something in your room that you never use, check there!

Look harder. You can be sure they got you at least one present. Also, look in unpredictable places such as the closets. My parents used to hide presents in suitcases.

Gather some friends, divide the rooms up among you, and get searching! It would be best to do this when your parents aren't home. But if they are home, just pretend you're playing hide and seek!

WAIT for Christmas -- that's the best thing to do. Don't ruin the fun for yourself.

Maybe if your parent is in the shower or you are home alone, you could use a step ladder or a chair to reach the shelf. Be careful, though!

Yes, it can be used for any instance where gifts are involved.

Probably, as long as you're a good kid and they have enough money. Remember, having a loving family is a gift in itself!

They might be, but don't go look or you'll spoil the surprise for yourself.

Yes, but you need to be careful. Your parents may look back at the browsing history!

Just leave it alone. Don't touch anything in the closet or your parents might notice. Pretend to be surprised when they give it to you.

Then your mom is much better at hiding things than you give her credit for. I'm sure she got you presents, but hid them in places you'll never think to look. Don't worry, Christmas isn't too far away. You'll get to open them soon.

Try finding a company logo on the box or check the shipper's information to give you some ideas.

Wait until the dog is in another room, outside, or asleep, or bring it a bone, favorite toy, or treat to distract it while you go look around.

Look for the key. If she keeps the key on her keyring, there might be a spare lying around. You could also try to pick the lock, but this could be easy or impossible, depending on what kind of lock it is. Otherwise, there's really no way to get into the closet unless she leaves the house without her keys, which is pretty unlikely.

If you believe someone is watching you, don't go snooping around. Wait for another time, or just be surprised on Christmas.

You can wait until they aren't home to look again, but do not open them because you're parents must interrupt by coming back.

Sure, but be careful. Make sure that they are harmless, like delicately placed paper that would be tampered with if someone walked on it.

I wouldn't recommend doing this since you'd have to re-wrap the gift, which could make it obvious that it was opened. Also, your parents could notice that the gift is missing before you get the chance to unwrap it.

If your birthday is in December or January, it could still be a birthday gift. Otherwise, it could be for a sibling, or your parents want to surprise you on Christmas Day!

Deny anything she asks you about snooping, unless she has already found clear evidence of you snooping. If you were caught, apologize and accept any punishment without defiance. From now on, only search when you know your parent is on the other side of the house, like you are in the attic and she is in the basement. Also, try to do most of your work when you are home by yourself. You don't want to get caught again and risk losing your gifts.

Confess. Say you wanted to see which were your gifts and that you're just feeling them for weight.

Opening and closing bags are as easy as pie! Just open up the bag, carefully remove the tissue paper, and admire your present. You don't need any special material for this, just careful fingers.

I wouldn't. Let her be surprised. You also don't know if she'll tell your dad that you found it.

Just do not look for presents. And if she has been telling on you, then tell on her as well if you feel comfortable doing so.

Yes. Be careful, though, as he could be acting as a double agent (as in, pretending he is helping you look when really he is acting as a decoy to help your parents hide the gifts). If a friend can help you, that's even better. But if you're confident in your relative's knowledge, then go ahead. They may actually know something helpful.

Try to do it while your parents are in the shower or mowing the lawn. However, there's a time limit, so to try to do it quickly. If you get caught, have an excuse ready for why you're in their room, such as that you wanted to find a hairbrush or something of theirs you need.

It's a very risky thing to do, but as long as the game's box isn't plastic wrapped or sealed with security stickers, this is still possible. Be on high alert to hide the evidence quick in case your parents come home early. You could also take just the disc/cartridge to play and leave the box in its hiding place, so if your parents unexpectedly wrap the box, you can just sneak the disc/cartridge back in the box on Christmas Day as if nothing happened.