Choose specific words from the story, such as sleigh, reindeer,
snow, cap, jelly etc. and choose as many words as there are
presents to be opened. Put the words on pieces of paper and put
them in a bowl are Christmas stocking to be drawn. Hand out the
presents to all individuals according to the tags but tell them
not to begin opening their gifts. Have each person draw from the
bowl or stocking one piece of paper per present and place the
papers on top of each present. Then the leader reads the story
“Twas the night before Christmas” and pauses as each special
word is read. Have the person open the gift and then continue.
Read all the way to the end! It may help to copy the words to
the story on paper and underline all the key words so that the
reader knows what to expect.