were going to try a combination of traditions this time the kids will open most presents tonight and santa claus will leave a few smaller gifts which can be opened tomorrow morning i am not i repeat not making a breakfast casserole i will not be swayed by anything i read in a magazine today what happens when cultures collide at christmas the saying goes i thought i would have to teach my daughter about the world turns out i have to teach the world about her this has been true enough in the past four years but it is also true to add that it turns out that my daughter has had to teach me so merry christmas from a very proud and humbled mum to the best teacher ive ever had to hannah the night before christmas