We always put gifts under the wishing trees. Usually a few of them each year, each child. My kids generally got what they asked for at xmas, plus more, and still remained thankful

If you are donating a present under a Xmas tree make sure there is somebody responsible keeping watch on it as sometimes toys are stolen from under them. A friend of mine donated a beautiful teddy walked into another shop. As she was leaving she saw a kid take it and run off. The woman he was with didn’t even attempt to stop him or return it. It wasn’t a toddler, he was properly late primary school / early high school age.

Important to teach gratefulness all year round! It is tough when kids have so much these days….. donating and thinking of others is a good start but not just once a year

We have just done a big clear out for the charity shop this week in time for Christmas.

To donate is a wonderful gesture and they can learn from doing this.

Good tips.
When there are many presents we take some away and give them either some weeks after Xmas, on their birthday or to less fortunate children.
I like it how my neighbor does it. She keeps it simple and doesn’t spend more then $10-20 for her children at Xmas (idem on their birthdays).

Wonderful ideas, I hope to raise very greatful and giving children! I also plan to always show great gratitude for anything my children or other people do/give me so that my kids learn from that