Show me your present pile

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Curious to see how many presents people have under their tree.
I have two dcs and never think it looks enough, I just love to see their little faces light up in the morning.

This isn't a judgy thread I'm just genuinely curious.
Here's mine ours its just presents for 2 dc. Me and dp exchanged today.

Why does it being anonymous make it any different? People still have eyes and still will make comparisons. People will still feel guilty at not having enough for their children. It’s completely crass. No one is saying ‘no one have any joy’, what a daft comment. If people saying they find it crass to share present pile pictures would remove any person’s ‘Christmas Joy’ then they should definitely reevaluate their attitude to consumerism, greed, social media and their need to brag. That would actually be incredibly sad, so much of the day being tied up in showing off to people on an ‘anonymous forum’.

MN actually helped me get this....I started doing a job that is on the money thread here and out of the blue...that happened. Anyway, thanks MN and Merry Xmas!

Would it have made it less of a Christmas for you not seeing those photos?

OP, you have plenty. It is not a competition.

I always hate the pictures people post on Facebook of their children's presents pile. Particularly the pre birthday ones with all the wrapped gifts and balloons. It's very common.

Yup exactly so.
Im loving this thread and enjoying seeing all the different Christmas decorations and (tbh) living rooms because I’m nosy! It makes me feel happy to hear the stories about children who will be excited when they receive the gifts - a new (to them) bike or doll or whatever. My own children are adults now so the pile of actual presents is smaller. I think people who are feeling sensitive about not having much under their own trees should click on other threads today tbh. We all have sadnesses in our lives but it’s not healthy to begrudge other people for having what you lack whether it’s money, a big family or whatever.

Wrap as I go and stash them in the big box. Dd is 15 and desperate for her personalised converse and ferrari jacket.
Stocking is for the puppy- think he may have more than dd. Puppy was dhs present a couple of months ago. Puppy currently very happy playing with the paper🤣

And I seem to have missed getting my star in the picture but it’s equally as important as the heart. It’s very much in remembrance of my mum, something that reminds us of her, and every year we have a topping out ceremony when someone climbs the ladder and sticks nana on the tree just like the star she was. We have a good laugh and exchange a few memories of her, her penchant for what’s called hooker shoes nowadays is always brought up and if there are tears it’s because someone has been outrageous and we’re crying with laughter. Twenty five years after losing her and she’s still got it ❤️

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

What a beautiful post. Your love for her still shines through these words, which particularly resonate with me because my tree is also full of beautiful memories of my beautiful mum. Some are decorations she made for me when I was just starting out in my first home and didn't have many. Some are ancient baubles from my childhood tree that I helped her decorate each year. Now, my DC helps me In the same way. It's a lovely way of keeping her spirit still very much alive and part of the family.

Wishing all on this thread a wonderful day, however you are choosing to celebrate. With brightest blessings ✨✨✨

Where has anyone said that it does? If you hate them why on earth do you upset yourself by looking at them?

I never post what's under our tree. It would make heads explode on here. My kids ask for nothing, they understand the word know, are kind, generous and thoughtful. I go way overboard and have no shame in admitting it. I just have no inclination to share.

However, I do love viewing these threads, cos I'm nosy more than anything. I also love seeing the decor, trees and wrapping skills more than anything. I think my favourite part is the photobombing pets, there was an adorable dog on the fridge thread.

If people don't like it or think it 'crass' or 'vulgar' it's quite simple, just don't look. There's all sorts of threads that hold no interest to me, I simply scroll on by. I don't understand what those who come on with their sneering disapproval hope to gain?

Thank you very much :)

I'm on my own on Christmas morning for the first time ever as my EXDP is dropping my 2 young DC back at lunchtime. I'm currently lying in bed, so I like looking through this thread and vicariously sharing in other people's joy while I wait for my own DC to come back.

They'll be so excited seeing their presents and unwrapping them, I can't wait to give them a hug!

This is beautiful. Amazing of you to look out for those dc as well as your own. I hope you and yours have a lovely peaceful Christmas.

When I was young in the 60s, we didn't have presents under the tree, we had them in pillowcases at the end of our bed, all crammed full and overflowing. People don't seem to do this nowadays, Tree was a small artificial one on a table.

DS, a child of the 90s had his in a Christmas sack, with a few under the tree with mine and DH's. Everything seems under the tree nowadays.

Pomposity at it’s finest 🙄

It's a bit odd, this thread.

There have been so many posters recently that have asked about spending money on something and then getting properly laid into about reading the room, thinking about those with no money and so on. All with pretty obvious titles.

And yet... this thread is literally only about bragging about how many presents you have or shouting about how much you don't care. 🤔

Also, please remember that most fancy wrapping paper can't be recycled.

I hope you all have a lovely day and if today is going to be difficult, I wish you peace. X

See, comments like this are real dickish as many kids will literally be receiving a couple of secondhand presents.

@Worriedmama23 - I'm tagging you because it was so disappointing to see your posts particularly singled out for scorn in such a mean-spirited way.

I'm sorry your DD has been having a rough time. I hope her Christmas is as fantastic as you've pulled out all the stops to make it for her, and that this is the start of happier times for you both.

I come to Mumsnet to get a peek into other people's lives. My dc didn't get anywhere near as much as some of these pictures but i don't feel bad because i spent within my means and got them some thoughtful gifts that they loved.

This thread is a look into other people's living rooms waiting for excited children to come down and discover that santas been. What's wrong with that? The pictures with hardly any presents are just as interesting to me as the ones with tons. I love getting a glimpse into other people's Christmas.

Plus you've got no idea what's in those presents. Could be poundshop toys or secondhand. Just because there's a lot of them piled up it doesn't mean anything. About half of my dcs presents were secondhand clothes and books.

People still winging I see. 🙄im.sorry so many are unhappy today that they have to find threads to moan on. Hope your day picks up.

I had a high fever yesterday and I woke stick, vomitimg and in terribly state. I love this thread. These are my pictures before and after. These are all presents from all my family for my kids, it was my job to buy and wrap them and I’ll miss seeing them under the under the tree with christmas Lights

Don't like the Christmas fridge thread, either.

kavalkada So pleased to see someone who enjoys a ribbon as much as I do. Lovely wrapping!

@Whatthediddlyfeck a tin eye search shows Spongey you are having a girraffe!

As if!!!😂😂

No tree, no presents. I’m obviously Mumnetting wrong, or not.