Okay, I took the plunge and opened the box from Santa. (Fortunately, Brianna put up the tree on Sunday while I was out buying groceries. That was a really nice surprise too!)
I showed Christian that we put the packages under the tree. He doesn't have a single clue that these packages are to be opened later! It's so funny. He's not bothering them at all. Not shaking them. Not messing with them. Not begging that they be opened in his cute little way of clasping his hands together and putting them under his chin and saying "pweeeeze?" Just neatly stacked them under the tree. Of course, all unwrapped items in the box were quickly confiscated! hahahahaha
And, Santa is sooooo smart! There was a stocking included with his name on it. I didn't have any stockings at all, so it's wonderful! It's now hanging on the wall next to the tree.
And, for the rest of the day, I shall be singing "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...." And, perhaps now, you will be too!