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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let me start off by saying that we are aware of our financial mistakes and are correcting to fix it.

How do we have a good Christmas when we are in a lot of debt? We have three kids. Two are early elementary age and one is middle school. I have no idea what to do or say as Christmas is coming up. We can not afford a lot of gifts. We can not afford big gifts. We are by no means in need though. Should we do just one large gift for each kid? A lot of small little gifts for each kid? Sit them down and seriously let them know that this year will look different?

Please be kind. We know Christmas is not about gifts but we have kids that we would love to give gifts to. [/quote]

I think you want to have a magical christmas and you can do it with experiences that arent too costly...go ice skating/ hot chocolate, drive and look at neighborrhood xmas lights or brookside garden type,  make cookies for neighbors/ nursing home. Go caroling with neighbors, go to a movies go on a hike.

For gifts get somwehing they need, something they want ( within reason) something to read.

Explain that funds are lower but maybe you can do a secret santa with your family members?  Kids can do odd jobs with neighbors to get the money.[/quote]

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