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[quote=Anonymous]Indian parent here. We do not open presents at birthday parties.  In my culture it is  considered  tacky. Mainly because it puts emphasis on my own child and the gifts he got vs. showing appreciation to the fact that guests took time off from their day to participate in the birthday.

My child's gift is that he got a fabulous party, apart from that, he needs to be a good host, making sure that his friends are enjoying the party.

We always include parents and siblings, provide ample food and drink, pay for some kind of entertainment show, have more party games planned than we will need, have prizes and include goody bags and balloons.  There is so much to do at the party and the kids enjoy playing so much that none of the kids are ever clamoring for the gifts to be opened. Opening gifts is not entertainment for other kids.

The years when I did not have the energy, time or the money to host such a party, I did not. A few close friends were invited for take out dinner and cake, without being informed that we were celebrating my kid's birthday.  They got presents from parents and family.

When they were a bit grown up - they wanted to take their friends for lunch and movies etc. - and that is what we did.  They still did not open the gifts, but send  thank you cards with a personal note.

It is tacky, in my opinion. I have accepted this from non-Indians, chalking it up on cultural differences. I know that I will judge other Indians who open gifts as being uncouth.

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