French children used to put their shoes by the chimney, or under the Christmas tree, for the Père Noël (Santa Claus) to fill them with presents.
Christmas Eve, if not before that and all the little children go to sleep and people put presents under their Christmas tree and when they wake up they get gifts.
there shoes
So old St. Nick can put presents in it for the children.
French children traditionally put their shoes in front of the fireplace on the evening of December 5th for Saint Nicholas Day, not Christmas. This tradition dates back to the 13th century when Saint Nicholas would leave gifts for children in their shoes.
they put the presents next to the manger.
No, La Befana does not put presents for children under Christmas trees in Italy. The legendary holiday figure instead puts punishments (coal, garlic, onion) for bad behavior and rewards (candy, toys) for good behavior inside children's socks put out on the night of January 5th, the feast of the Epiphany.
To put our presents under it!
Santa puts the presents under the christmas tree
People put presents under the Christmas tree to celebrate the festivity of Christmas. All of the children think Santa has come to their house and have given them presents. Of course, the tree seems like the most obvious to put presents.
well you need something to put your presents under!
Whenever you like, once the Christmas Tree has been set up. But, if you have very young children, who are likely to open up the presents when your back is turned, then I would put the presents out late on Christmas Eve (when the children are in bed).