under the tree for them One possible explanation is that your family does not celebrate Christmas for religious reasons. You can explain this to your kids and tell them that there are many other ways to celebrate the holidays. For example, your family could exchange gifts on Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Alternatively, you could explain that Santa is a symbol of giving and that even though your family does not exchange gifts, there are still ways to give back to others during the holiday season.