I can't buy christmas gifts for my children this year, what should I do?

Question

I can't buy christmas presents for my 6 children this year beacuse I'm sick I haven't been working since May and I'm facing financial difficulties. Please pray for me. ^-^ [:

Answer 1

I will be praying for you and your family. Please check with your local volunteer fire department. They almost always have something special planned for the children at Christmas.

The Lord knows how you've been struggling to make ends meet. He knows what a burden you've been carrying on your shoulders looking out for your family. He also knows how sick you've been. Turn everything over to Him, and trust Him to help you. God bless you & your family!!!

Lovingly,
Virginia

Answer 2

I'm in the same position this year, and I don't know how much this will help, but here goes:

One of the banks in our community has what they call an "angel tree" . Parents can go to the bank and request their children be put on the angel tree. Basically what happens is your children name, age, sex, goes on the tree and other people "adopt" your child for Christmas, meaning they buy gifts appropriate for your childrens ages and gender. Call the banks in your area and see if they participate in this.

Toys for tots can also help.

The salvation army also.

I have faced this situation many times over the years.

Good luck

Answer 3

I know the feeling i cant buy alot either but i have talked with my daughter and explained that i cant she understood this world has become so consumed with buy that they have lost all site of what christmas really is and there are plenty of churches and even the salvation army that will help but i think maybe yall should have a family meeting and explain it maybe they will understand maybe they wont and then on christmas eve read them the christmas story from the bible and explain that it is not all the toys and gifts that matter yes there nice but the love and togetherness that matter most. God Bless and yall are in my prayers!!

Answer 4

tough situation indeed..
hmm..why don't you exchange gifts with your kids like kid #1 can prepare for the kid #2's gift and kid#2 does that for another kid..? a simple greeting card will also do..another idea: why don't you hold a simple Christmas program at home? That way you can showcase the kids' talents and even spend quality time with them.

Don't stress yourself out. I know stress comes with being a parent because you want to provide the best for your kids and you'd feel guilty if you can't. But sometimes, all a child needs is love and your time. So just be there. Explain to your children the situation and maybe they can even come up with ways on how you can have the best Christmas ever.

God Bless! You and your family will be included in our prayers. ;-)

Answer 5

I am very sorry to hear about your situation, I know how hard it is. I think all the previous recommendations of contacting local organizations are good...I know for sure that the fire stations do a toy drive every year for families in need.

But your situation can also be a great opportunity for growth. God/Higher Power/Universal Energy, however you may call your higher power, doesn't present us with anything that we cannot handle. Hard times are usually opportunities for growth and transformation. One of my teachers explained that for a Ninja Sword to be as perfect and flexible as it is, it needs to be folded and pounded over 10,000 times to get all the impurities out. Hard times are just like the pounding...they give you an opportunity to refine your spirit.

I'm a single mother and went through a period of homelessness with my son, and in hind-sight, it was one of the most valuable times in my life. I learned to accept help, and met some of the most wonderful people in this period. It also made me realize that all the things I thought I needed to live were just things, and that I was perfectly fine without them.

One thing I do every christmas is to make sure that my son understands that it is not about expensive presents, but about the blessing of having a wonderful family, wonderful friends, and a house, and food. We usually try to volunteer time at a homeless shelter, or donate presents for people in need. I found that this really puts things into perspective: We feel good because we were able to help, and we feel rich because we see how many people have less...it really makes us appreciate what we have.

Also, one thing that is a nice tradition (and free!) is the "secret christmas fairy." From December 1 until December 24, we do one little favor for the other person every day. It may be something like making the bed for the other person, or leaving a little candy on the seat...just little gestures to show you appreciate the other person. Since you are a big family, you could put your names on pieces of paper, put them in the hat, and have everyone draw a name for whom they will be the Christmas fairy.

Focusing on the blessings, as little as they may seem right now, and focusing on giving little favors will invite more blessings and favors into the house. I found that when I feel rich, even if I may be broke right now, I usually find richness in every corner, and often, money follows from the most unexpected places. But the gratitude needs to be there first.

There is a movie called "The Secret." It is like a documentary, and it is what I watch every time I feel down and sorry for myself again. It puts things into perspective, it gives me hope, and it makes me feel deep within that my Higher Power is there right next to me.

I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers!

Answer 6

I have a family of 4 kids, I as well can't afford much, I got each one gift, I was luckey enough to catch the sales. Go to the church, I have done that before. A friend of mine does the family adoption thing, I would definitely try that. Sorry I can not be of anymore help! Good Luck!

Answer 7

Write to the local newspaper... Last year i was in the same situation (only one kid) but I wrote to the newspaper and wrote in add saying I was a single mother that needed help with Christmas and giving my e mail address. A few days later I got an e mail from a wonderful family who was looking to adopt a family. It was hard to do but we had a good Christmas! I am very thankful fr my angel family

Answer 8

The church across the street from my son's school has a sign that says:

Pray
Until
Something
Happens


That seems kind of like a cop out to me. I'm not a religious person, but I'm thinking that God would rather you actually got up & tried to figure out how to take care of yourself instead of sitting there waiting for him to do something about it.

I really do hope for the best for you & your family. I just think that it's going to take more than simply praying.

Have you contacted the local Salvation Army, women's shelter, toys for tots program, YWCA?

Answer 9

Material things are just apart of corporate America's plan to make you feel guilty that you didn't make your kids "happy". Material possessions do not bring happiness, the only thing that really matters is that you guys love each other, and the only thing that really matters is that you have a roof over your head and food on the table. Those are things that make the holidays great. Do not get down because you cannot get something for you kid. Best of luck in your tough dilemma.

Answer 10

I am sorry about your financial difficulties this year. As some have suggested you might talk to a your church or a church most would be more then willing to chip in and gets some toys and things for the kids.