worried my2 and 4 year olds won't have christmas. don't know if anyone can help please.?

Question

It's been a financially horrible month of all months. One week left and very scared our 2 and 4 year old babies won't get a visit from Santa. Still don't have anything for them and very panicked. they've been so very good and excited for christmas. If anyone knows what we can do. we're trying to figure out how to get the couple things they asked for.

Answer 1

Go to your local church and see if they can help. Even if you're not Christian, many churches will help people get through the holidays. You should've started looking for assistance earlier, though, because the time on most of the "angel tree" programs will be up in just a few days. At least locally, the Episcopal Church is very, very good to help people who are strapped during the holidays. I'm Catholic, and the various Catholic charities will also help people. Also, there's the Salvation Army.

Answer 2

Dear Mom -

2 & 4 year olds are extremly easy to please at Christmas time. I'd recommend since you have access to the internet you download some things to color in that reflect what you really believe in at this time... Could be a picture of presents or it could be a Nativity scene. The BEST gift ever is always your time. Christmas morning sit with them - read them the story of Christmas - explain that the first gift of christmas was a child and that you are so happy that they are there because they are gifts themselves. Color the pictures with them. Take some foil and rub over leaves which have fallen outside (go gather some up) and glue them together to make boquets for each other. Have a great season. You will enjoy it most as well.

Answer 3

Christmas is not about things. Do not confusing loving your children with providing them with all the toys they want. You will never be able to satisfy their desire for toys :-)

Make Christmas special for your kids by making into a special day where you sing carrols and play a board game or go to a park for a long play period. Do a craft Christmas thing where you make paper chains or fingerpaint. Children love to play with their parents even more than playing with toys.

If you feel like you must have a few boxes under the tree or in a stocking check out the local dollar stores, or Goodwill, or your local Toys for Tots organization.

In my (not so humble) opinion, the best gift you can give your kids is to teach them that material objects are not the only source of happiness.

Answer 4

Here are some suggestions:

1. Contact the Salvation Army in your town. The Army gathers toys from donors and businesses and distributes them to needy families. You need to call them right away. There may be deadlines. But, it can't hurt to contact them. You may also get food, too.

2. Contact Good Neighbors. Look in the phone book under Good Neighbors. (Good Neighbors' Christmas distribution may be like the Army's)

3. Contact your church. Talk with the pastor/minister. Many churches, as a part of their ministry, help needy families.

4. Contact your United Way chapter. Tell them what you need. You many be able to get help from one of the agencies.

5. Contact the local St. Vincent dePaul Society. This group helps needy families- with food, $ and other necessities.

Some of the deadlines for registration may have already passed. So call right away.

Answer 5

You are acting like spoiled kids on the night before
Christmas..Christmas is not about toys and gifts..
It's a time to spend with our loved ones..Yes, toys
are great but your
kids need to learn about the real Christmas!
Including YOU, TWO!
Why not get a huge branch from outdoors, trim it with
popcorn, candies, sewn items, wires, and ropes..
Make your own ornaments out of paper or flour.
Put a regular lamp under,around, or in between the
branches...
Do some baking, color pages, watching TV, etc..
Christmas is not about presents! I hate when parents
want hand outs just because it's Christmas...
You, yourself ,need to teach your children the real
meaning of Christmas and forget the Joneses next door!
Oh, by the way, for next year..
Get a job in January and save up for any /
presents that you want to on Christmas Day!
That way, you won't be asking for hand outs!!!

Answer 6

I know what you mean. Last year my 5-year old nearly didn't have Christmas. I was a wreck from the stress of being a single parent and not having a decent job at the time. Some bill collectors came to my door wanting their money. I came out with tears streaming and sat on my porch counting out the nickels, dimes, and pennies I had put into various jars around the house to pay that particular bill. It was all we had left in the world. One of the men asked what was wrong and I was horribly embarrassed at my situation but explained the best that I could. Christmas eve I got a phone call to go to the store. I thought I was in trouble for sure but he had talked to the employees who each bought my wonderful kid a gift. Someone had also signed my kid up for the Salvation Army Christmas Tree Angel program, and some friends and strangers from a church I am not even a member of broughts gifts. It turned out being the best Christmas ever. God worked his magic and Santa definately lives.

I know it is too late to sign up for the Salvation Army Christmas Angel program but it is not too late to talk to the Pastor at your local Salvation Army. Also I know that locally the Presbraterian, Baptist, LDS/Mormon and the Catholic churches are some of the biggest (church wise) community helpers we have. Also, you might want to try your local Lions, Moose, and Elk Lodges. In order for them to keep their 501c3 status they have to contribute a certain amount to the community every year. The police and fire departments are a fantastic place to go. It gives them an oppourtunity to help out a kid and for that kid to not be so scared of them.

You might have to buck up and tell someone you need help for your kids sake, believe me I know how hard and embarrassing it is, but there are people that want to help and have the ability to help. They might find a way to make a happy Christmas for your kids through gifts but your greatest gift in return would be to let them do it. I know it's hard but have faith and you will find that you are treated with more respect and dignity than you might have thought you would be. When I thought I was at the end of my rope and all alone with just love for my kid and a hope that God heard my prayers...he did. Be strong and good luck.

Answer 7

Check out Toys for Tots through the Marine Corps. They have a web site or you can call your town hall or city hall. Most towns or surrounding towns have contacts in charities that give gifts to kids. There are all kinds of help out there, especially at christmas. Good luck and I hope things get better for you!! Happy Holidays.

Answer 8

The two year old won't know any difference and will be happy as long as you're happy. The four year old will barely know, and what do four year olds love? drawing, colouring, looking at picture books, watching films or cartoons. Crayons, paper,comics are cheap, Playing games with them is free. if you can stretch to a dvd than the two of them can watch it.
That should be more than enough for any two or four year old. Use your imagination. What exactly can a two year old ask for for christmas and actually really mean it?

Answer 9

Pawn something really quick, but not the tv because they will miss that. Try pawning jewlery, or borrow money from good relative. I have had to do that in the past. I understand the pressure and hope all goes well.
PS Have a Credit card??

Answer 10

Christmas shouldn't be about how much money you spend. It should be about the religious aspects and about spending quality time with friends and family.

You don't need expensive presents. And there's something wrong when people think that's what it's all about.