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80 <strong>Style</strong> | etiquette<br />
The STyle<br />
guide To<br />
Christmas Day<br />
etiquette<br />
Presents: when to open them and how to pretend<br />
you like them.<br />
WOrDs ViCToRiA TAiT<br />
if you are one of those families that opens presents before<br />
breakfast on Christmas Day, all we have to say is... shame on<br />
you. By traditional standards, it’s considered rather uncouth.<br />
sorry, we didn’t make the rules, it just is. it is acceptable to tear<br />
your stockings open as early as you like, even before sunrise,<br />
but you must wait until the time between the morning church<br />
service and lunch before you open any presents under the tree.<br />
this is early enough to pacify your overly excited screeching<br />
children, but not so early that the glass of champagne in your<br />
hand makes you look as if you have a serious problem.
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