Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything

It's almost Christmas! You know where the presents are, and it's one of those years where you absolutely must know what you're getting. Finding out what you're getting can be an intricate, tough job when you're not opening anything beforehand. So here's a guide on how to know what you're getting for Christmas without opening any gifts.

Steps

 * 1)  Find where the presents are. If they're under your tree, you can get to these at anytime when you'll be alone and out of sight for a while. If they're in your parents' room or closet, you'll need to sneak around when they're out of the house. The more hidden the gift is, the harder it is to get it when you need it.[[Image:Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Make a guess. There's no way to discover what a gift is while it's unopened if you don't have a guess. If you've been hinting at something, find a gift of about an equal size. If you don't know what you want within the present, you have a highly unlikely chance of getting what it is.[[Image:Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3)  Pick it up and shake it. If it rattles and it shouldn't (or vice versa) is a great basis for the gift. Check to see if it stays in one place, shakes a lot, or shifts from side to side. If you know the packaging type of the gift you want, this will be much easier. Listen to the noise it makes as well - soft bumps or loud thumps can mean all the difference.[[Image:Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4)  Make sure it's about the same weight and shape. Know about how much the item should weigh, and then allow room for a bit more (packaging). Make sure the shape is also very similar. Obviously, if you want an iPhone, it won't be a giant square that weighs more than 5 pounds.[[Image:Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5)  Measure height, width, length, etc. Know at least the height, and maybe the width. Bring a ruler and/or a reference sheet on your "journey" so you remember how much it should be and get an accurate estimation. Once again, allow extra room for packaging.[[Image:Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6)  Feel for bumps and cracks. Let's say you actually do want an iPhone. Feel the bottom of the package for sections where you can lift a top piece. If it's something like a package of art supplies, feel for areas that jut out, such as an outline of a marker or pencil. Know the outlines of the packages you want. If you have to order your gift online, this step may not apply.[[Image:Find Out What You're Getting for Christmas Without Opening Anything Step 6.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * You should only attempt to discover 1-2 gifts at a time.
 * If you can, try to get the measurements of your gift online to find an exact match.
 * Knowing what you are getting beforehand cheats you and your parents. That is a lot of the enjoyment for the parents.

Warnings

 * Don't do it in plain sight. Your parents will DEFINITELY notice, and might move it, hide it better, or change the wrapping.
 * If you must open the gift, make sure there's an easily redone section to open/wrap.