Remember those Christmas mornings as a child? When you couldn't sleep because your heart was beating too fast with excitement. Lying awake, trying to hear Santa's footsteps, every tick of the clock feeling like forever.
That magical moment of tiptoeing downstairs in the dark, guided by the soft glow of Christmas tree lights. The presents seemed to sparkle, each one holding endless possibilities. Even the smallest package could contain something amazing.
That first rip of wrapping paper. The sound it made. The glimpse of what was hiding inside. The gasp when you saw exactly what you'd been wishing for. Back then, none of us knew what anything cost. We didn't care where gifts came from - we only felt the joy, the wonder, the love behind each present.
Today, as prices rise and budgets get tighter, Christmas feels different for many families. But children still find magic in the smallest things. They see wonder where we see worry. Love where we see pressure. They don't check receipts or ask if something is brand new - they simply want to play, explore and share moments with the people they love.
Because in years to come, they won't remember what the box looked like. They'll remember the feeling of being loved, the magic of Christmas morning, and the joy of their wishes coming true.
That's the real Christmas magic. And it doesn't come with a price tag.
