It is painful and somewhat not.. as I do not like to perform then I have limited it to one performance per all the gifts at our home, but when we have other family over then some are very strict and demand something for every single package so it is difficult sometimes. We open presents on 24th after dinner (potatos, pork roast, blood sausage, sauerkraut). We do not have stockings, but if you put your slipper on the window(1-24th dec) before going to sleep then elf will bring you a treat which you can have in the morning.
I am from Estonia