Comments on: WFMW - Christmas Names

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:57:25 +0000

I love the Reindeer code . . .that sounds like a great idea. A few years ago we started using a number code. As I wrap the presents I start assigning numbers. I keep a list of what is wrapped and who it is to. Then on Christmas morning I use the list to help pass out presents. I think I like your idea better. My sister uses a different number code. She assigns a four digit number to each of her kids . . .they have no idea who is what number . . .I will have to tell her about your tradition. Love it!
Emily SHS

By: Sharinskishe

Sharinskishe — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:46:15 +0000

I love the idea of using alia’s. I sometimes use numbers, but that is not exciting. This year we double wrapped some gifts so that the real receiver did not know it was their gift. Thanks for your ideas! I put a reference to your site via my posting today. Have a Great New Year.

Sharinskishe

By: Steph Garvey

Steph Garvey — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:53:43 +0000

I am all about shopping on Amazon. I have also found if you have family out of state this is definitely the way to go, because you can have it shipped directly to them!!!

By: childlife

childlife — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:39:41 +0000

Love this idea! I would probably lose the master list though - LOL!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:25:42 +0000

Oh Gosh! That’s an even better idea…hehe…we use wrapping paper for each child. I pick a wrapping paper design and buy enough to wrap all their presents That way I don’t have to use names or secret codes and they drive me nuts until Christmas morning whining about who’s wrapping paper is who’s. And this year dd #1 is REALLY bugged because she has a pretty good idea (right on in fact) of who’s paper is who’s and she’s only got 1 present under our tree. Of course that’s because the BIG gift we bought her would not work out being wrapped and the rest of the stuff was ordered online for her and is over at my mom’s house all wrapped in various paper with NAMES on it! EEK! It mustn’t be delivered here until Christmas Eve

By: Michelle in Quil.

Michelle in Quil. — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:11:44 +0000

A few years ago I assigned each gift a different number and then made my secret list designating which number was which child. I have to tell you though that my kids were so MAD at me and told me to NEVER do that again. Gosh……it was fun for me. This works well with smaller families where there wouldn’t be as many alias names under the tree, just lots of numbers.

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:09:07 +0000

Oh, I love that! I may have to start that, such a cute idea!

By: Rachel B

Rachel B — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:40:24 +0000

And I am totally with you on the vote for two more weeks until Christmas; even just one week would be lovely. Aaah!! Dave’s parents and sister’s family arrive in two days. I need time!

By: Laura in MO

Laura in MO — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:39:09 +0000

Yes - so whose tree is it?
I do love the idea of the alias names!

By: Rachel B

Rachel B — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:39:02 +0000

I love this idea; I remember you telling me about it before. Our presents don’t go out until after the kids are in bed Christmas eve, but there is still comparing and figuring out going on before they can open them after breakfast on Christmas.