If a person have a little or no money at all how can they keep from being sad at christmas If they cannot give their children the gifts that they deserve for christmas.
2006-12-11 05:53:08 · 29 answers · asked by adrienne e 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you can give them anything they are blessed....Try to get them something you will be able to play with tha day..The activity may help take away from the fact they didn't get alot of things...Your attnetion is the best thing they can get.
2006-12-11 05:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by drockfreak 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With all the charitable agencies out there, you just might qualify for free gifts for your kids. Go to the Salvation Army or a local church and ask, if you think you are poor. If you are not poor, but just don't have a lot of extra money, don't get sad. Just find some small things that will put a smile on your children's faces, and they will be happy. When I was small, my parents had very little money. We only got stockings with small things inside, like oranges and apples and candy and tiny toy dolls and cars, a yo yo, etc. But, my mother made a nice chicken dinner for us and we sat around our small tree and sang carols and played checkers and told stories. We went to church together on Christmas Eve and sang there in the candlelight. It was a reallly happy time. It doesn't take money to make a Christmas happy. It takes love and togetherness. Merry Christmas!
2006-12-11 06:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so hard to be a parent and to have you children want things that we can not give them. When I got my divorce three years ago I was a single mom with three kids. By the time I paid the bills, bought the groceries and everything else I had $100 to spend on all three kids for gifts, I was depressed and thought theu would be very disappointed. I bought each one of them a gift that was on their list and the rest I went to the dollar store and got coloring books, cards, construction paper. Instead of a lot of gifts that involved just them they had gifts of art and games that all of us could do together. My oldest was 12 at the time and she came up and hugged me and said that was what it was all about she got the best gift of all time with me. See as hard as it is it isn't things that are going to mean the most it is time with you and the memories they will have. you can also explain to them if they are old enough that although you can't afford a lot now when taxes come in or you get some money they can get something then. Just be honsest with them and don't let them see you down because they will pick up on it, if you are happy and upbeat about all of it they will be as well.
2006-12-11 06:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by Martha S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be honest with your children and tell them that you don't have enough money at this time. When I was a child, I was spoiled enough to have a trip each Christmas. As my father started working for himself, the earnings didn't allow for it and our parents told us about it in advance. We even had to forgo the yearly custom of buying a new bauble a year (and that's one each, not a dozen) We were a little unhappy but in the end it didn't get us down or prevent us from enjoying so, your kids will probably be equally okay with it. After all, it's holidays, that's what matters to them.
Personal experience, the more 'stuff' someone can afford the least happy they become. You can have a fabulous time as a family without lots of tinsely paper.
2006-12-11 06:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Derek K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christmas is not about money and presents. Its about being around the ones you love and showing them all what they mean to you. Children dont need alot of presents or even big expensive presents they need to know that their parents love them. Scrape up a little cash and buy them a little something from santa. The spirit of the season is is to love and cherish eachother and be loved and cherished. Right now there are families out there worried about where they are gonna sleep tonight and where there next meal is coming from. Enjoy your warm home, and your fulfilling meals each night. Enjoy eachothers comany. The most precious thing you could do would be to invite someone into your home to share the season with you and your family.
2006-12-11 06:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a parent, I understand where you are coming from....but
The true meaning of Christmas is the gift for your children that many other children will not get this year because it has been so materialized.
Take them to a homeless shelter or a children's hospital and have them help those who are really down and out. The gift of giving your time and the gift of knowing Jesus Christ are the best gifts you can give your children!
God Bless you and I hope that you find the joy of the season!
2006-12-11 06:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Buff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You give them what you can and make everything you do with them fun. Do not act sad and they will pick up on it and act happy too. The season is about the birth of Jesus Christ!
Give to the community with you and your children's time, Have your children make home made Christmas cards and go to a nursing home and visit lonely old people and give them a card and the gift of some of your time. The children will see others worse off and realize that even though you do not have much, you have each other!
2006-12-11 05:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by moonlight_is_harmonious_1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gifts aren't everything. Give your children what you can. Food, health and love are the most important. I have a daughter who is not getting everything she wants for christmaseven though I can give it to her she will only get a few items. I am teaching her the importance of love and being considerate of others who are less fortunate.
She adopted an angel at school, and a soldier who is in the war. We bought the angel clothing and the soldier american treats to eat and share with his buddies.
I think she is getting the idea that material items are nothing without love and kindness in your heart. She is 9 years old.
Your children will understand. If you feed them and love them unconditionally then you have given them EVERYTHING. A toy is always nice to have but love is a necessity. Tell them everyday how you love them and do the best you can.
2006-12-11 06:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by shellie t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach them the true meaning of Christmas, take them to anything that is free or charges hardly anything to get in they will have a good time. Bake them some special treats. Call toys for tots or some other organization. In my case I have voulenterred to deliver some Christmas gifts to senior citizens that will not have a Christmas as either their family will be else where or no longer enjoy to be with them, I feel that this is giving back as it is better to give than receive.
2006-12-11 05:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought about approaching the local churches in your area or the Salvation Army. Also, you can try Toys For Tots. There are lots of organizations / people out there who can help you with gifts for the kids. But the most important thing is that you give your kids lots of love and attention this season. You could have all the money in the world but if you don'y have love, your dirt poor. Merry Christmas and I pray it all works out for you.
2006-12-14 01:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't give up. i am in the same boat right now.(back injury). but letting my children know right now that they aren't getting what they are expecting. just something beats nothing. some how it works out. but the food and the family and the love gets them through. if you can go to a dollar store and find something . it is the wrapped present under the tree that they look for. so it doesn't have to be a lot of toys. me personally i can't wait til its over. i get depressed about what they want. but i remember that they have a roof, food, and utilities and that right there is a blessing from my higher power.
2006-12-11 06:07:13 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋