Early Wake-Up Call

The kids wake up at the crack of dawn, too excited to sleep.

Wrapping Paper Everywhere

Torn wrapping paper covers the floor, creating a festive mess.

First Bite of Christmas Candy

A candy cane, chocolate, or other treat from a stocking gets devoured.

Favorite Gift Hugs

A gift is so perfect that it results in squeals of joy and big hugs.

Socks or Underwear Gift

Someone gets a practical (but slightly disappointing) gift of socks or underwear.

Cozy Blanket Time

Someone wraps up in a brand-new blanket and refuses to leave the couch.

Forgotten Gift Reveal

A gift that was hidden too well is found and opened after everything else.

Kids Fighting Over a Toy

Two kids want to play with the same new toy at the same time.

“Where’s My Gift?” Panic

Someone temporarily misplaces a gift and frantically searches for it.

Holiday Playlist on Loop

Christmas music plays in the background all day. All I want for christmas is for it to end.

Missing Batteries Crisis

A new toy needs batteries, and no one can find the right kind.

“Where’s the Coffee?”

Someone stumbles into the kitchen in search of caffeine before the festivities begin.

Free Square

Lost in the Instructions

Someone tries to figure out how a new gadget works, unsuccessfully.

Christmas Pajamas Photo

A family photo is taken with everyone in their holiday PJs.

“Who’s This From?” Moment

A gift tag falls off, leaving everyone guessing who the present is from.

Gift Box Confusion

A beautifully wrapped box turns out to be empty or for a different gift entirely.

Breakfast Smells Wafting

The scent of pancakes, bacon, or cinnamon rolls fills the house.

Gift-Wrapping Win

A perfectly wrapped gift impresses everyone before it’s torn open.

Stocking Surprise

A small but perfect gift is discovered in a stocking, causing big excitement.

Open This First

Someone opens an accessory for a larger gift first, ruining the big reveal.

Pet Joins the Fun

The family pet gets excited, playing with ribbons or tearing open wrapping paper.

Gift Bag Recycling Debate

Someone suggests saving the gift bags for next year while others roll their eyes.

Too Many Gift Photos

A relative insists on snapping a picture of every gift being unwrapped.

A Toy Breaks Already

A toy doesn’t survive the first hour of enthusiastic play.