Wendy Williams discusses the Christmas Present Controversy:
“When is Christmas Giving Excessive? What is Enough?”
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That lady went over board. I do one large gift, a few small gifts he ask for and a few things he needs. I take care of him all year and buy him things he want. There is no need to go all out.
I THINK THAT CHRISTMAS GIVING HAS BECOME EXCESSIVE. IT IS NICE TO BE ABLE TO GIVE YOUR CHILDREN LOTS OF PRESENTS BUT IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW THEM THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS AND SPEND TIME WITH THEM 🙂
While I do find that photo somewhat excessive it should be left to each family to decide. We have such a mix of cultures I can’t pretend to judge the way someone else chooses to celebrate Christmas. Through the years I have blended the traditions learned from my parents/grandparents with what makes my kids happy. It may seem excessive to some but I’m happy, the kids seem happy and we thank god for our blessings.
Perhaps there is unneccessary judgment here. I did not see the post from the mom who owns this tree but do we really know who all those gifts are for? I would like to be generous and not condemning and think that not all the gifts are for the three children in the family. Perhaps there are so many gifts because she has taught her children to be generous to others.
I hate late minute exchange gift ideals especially a few days before Christmas. I shop early and even up to the first and second week of December. It never fails someone will come up with a bright last minute ideal to exchange gifts a week before Christmas.
When is Christmas giving excessive? I think that it is excessive when kids already have a lot or you know that family is going to buy the kids a lot of gifts. All this is showing your kids is that to have a good Christmas there has to be a ton of gifts. That is not true at all. I always made sure that if I bought my daughter 5 gifts, that I also bought my son 5 gifts. Now 2 of those gifts were Santa gifts. I think is does more damage than good when you give your kids too much.
It’s too much when we forget the real reason for the season
No such thing as excessive giving. Giving should be limitless and eternal. Even if you can’t afford to have Christmas at all it’s enough just to see someone else will be enjoying it like the picture
when is Christmas giving escessive? I think a lot of parents over give at Christmas time now, I always got what my kids wanted so I guess I was one of those parents. my parents could not afford to give us a lot they had 4 kids to raise and times was a lot harder for them.
i agree and it really depends.and i like if i can FFORD to spend 200 on each child.sometimes i use coupons and sales and mayu look like i spend alot under the tree cause i get good deals!and alot is things they need shoes,coats etc!and my kids are taught that they have to earn it and they know i work hard to give to them!and in return so do they!
Everything in moderation. It becomes excessive when the focus is only on the presents and not about anything else that makes Christmas special.
Always first think of what they need and not just want all they want. Know the limit that you have financially.
When you’re more stressed out about buying presents and making sure you have enough for everyone that you don’t enjoy the season.
Christmas giving is excessive when it begins to wreck your budget. Stick to your budget and buy gifts to fit it
Christmas is excessive when it’s all about gifts and material things. It should be more about kindness and the spirit of giving.
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In my opinion, kids can only play with so many toys, I think a few toys can go a long way. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
It’s extreme when you spend more money than you can afford to.
I think too much emphasis is put on how much you spend it should be about the quality instead of quantity don’t just buy to have a lot of things under the tree i would rather have one thing that my child really wants than a lots of presents that will never be played with again that is a waste and it is excessive
I think it gets excessive when you buy your children everything they ask for, I always chose 2 or 3 things that would have lasting appeal to them.
When the cheapest gift on your kids wishlist in $250. They think their last name is Trump or something.