"It's a well-known fact that women are the primary makers of holiday magic. We're the ones who do the decorating, we're the ones wrapping the gifts, we're the ones making the cookies - we've got a vision, you know? But does being in charge of holiday magic mean we should also buy our own Christmas presents? One mom on the Reddit community Mommit took to the app to ask if she's the only mom buying herself Christmas gifts, and the responses really ran the gamut."
"The original poster wanted to be clear: Her spouse and her kids do get her presents for Christmas, "but sometimes I like to treat myself to a little something too," she wrote. And it's a sentiment that a lot of moms agreed upon. "I buy myself some things, but usually just over December it's me justifying buying items," one user replied, sharing that they don't wrap the gifts though. They simply purchase things they want while they're shopping for others."
"Some moms even shared that they - and their spouses - buy their own gifts and simply open them together on Christmas Day. One Reddit user said this is so they can just focus on the festivities for the kids, while another said it was just easier than trying to figure out what the other person wanted."
Women often take primary responsibility for holiday tasks such as decorating, wrapping gifts, and baking. Many mothers sometimes purchase their own Christmas presents in addition to receiving gifts from spouses and children. Reasons include justifying purchases while shopping for others, wanting specific items, taking advantage of sales, and simplifying gift exchanges. Some couples buy their own presents and open them together to focus on children on Christmas. Other mothers buy items purely because they want them, not for appearances or to ensure a full stocking. Mothers express varied, pragmatic attitudes toward self-gifting during the holiday season.
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