there are a lot of people who’s pride won’t let them ask for help. we donated a lot just recently and overhauled our approach to christmas. homemade paper and way less gifts so that the kids will appreciate what they have

On the other hand there are how many kids getiting hundreds of dollars worth of toys they don’t even need and probably wont even play with after a day or two. Time to restore a bit of balance I think.

We always make donations to a giving tree.

Always good to help & reach out to those who have less. We often join the “stuff the bus” campaign. Besides that we should open our hearts and our homes especially with Xmas and invite the lonely, lot and strangers.

Is especially sad when the myth “If you’re not good, Santa won’t bring you any presents!” What must these financially disadvantaged kids think when they get nothing on Xmas morning?! It’s so sad as it’s not there fault but they suffer tge must. Sure, they’ll get over it, but it must really hurt now ????

I know in Adelaide they serve Christmas Lunch and tea on Christmas Day.
It is sad that some can’t afford to buy Christmas Presents for their children at any Christmas, not just this year. Some apply to charities for help or on the odd occasion somebody will put in a request for somebody they know who needs help. A Mum I know, a domestic violence case, had 2 children were old enough to explain that there wouldn’t be a special Christmas the first year as they had only been on their own for a very short time. Somebody nominated them without her ever finding out who it was. There was non-perishable as well as perishable good, enough to last them about 3 weeks in total and a toy each for the 2 children…..People can donate new toys etc at any time of the year. It is up to the charities concerned to choose when they give them out. Unfortunately some families struggle becuase of prior bad financial or other bad decisions.

I always give to charity at Christmas. It’s the best feeling.

This time of the year so many people throw away money buying the most expensive gifts. And then, sadly, there are all the other people who can’t afford anything. Really sad.