Over the years we have seen many versions of this type of gift ranging from small baggies filled with marshmallows labeled as "Snowman Poop" (or baggies filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and a miniature candy cane labeled as "Snowman Soup") to a wooden moose (that resides in our basement) with a hollowed out "stomach" for Skittles (or M & M's or Reece's Pieces). When you raise the moose's head he "poops" out some candy.
A quick search on Google yielded quite a few variations on the poem that goes with this gift, but today's incarnation is one of the best I've seen. Start with a 12 ounce carton of Whoppers. Next cut out some basic shapes to represent a reindeer face, ears, and antlers. These were made from stiffened felt (the kind that comes in sheets at the craft store), but construction paper would work just as well. A pair of google eyes and a red pom pom nose complete the face while some mini jingle bells adorn the antlers. The head is finished off with a tiny golden bow.
On the back of the box, cut a large teardrop shaped flap (be sure to leave it attached at the bottom for a hinge). The flap is covered in another piece of stiff felt (or construction paper) with a cotton ball attached for the tail. A piece of tape folded under on the top edge creates a little handle to use while opening and closing the tail. The tape keeps the tail from opening unintentionally and spilling the Whoppers. 
Some curling ribbon and a printed poem finish off the present. This poem reads:
Christmas is coming and so are the deer.
Listen closely and bells you will hear.
Along with them come a special treat.
Reindeer droppings for you to eat.
Give a shake - then turn me around.
Pull on my tail and a treat will be found.
Hope you enjoyed this as much as we did! It is just too cute!
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