Thats a tough one. Xmas should be a happy time but unortunately for a lot of people, the stress of it all can overshadow what its really all about and that is family, friends and love and thoughtfulness. I know how your mum feels... im the same but i can do nothing about it and have accepted that. Maybe tell her that you'll have loads of chritmases to come and that gifts can always be bought after xmas. ( think of the sales lol ) :)

Tell her it's not important to have expensive gifts. What is important is the celebration of Christmas, being with our families, having fun together. Playing ordinary games as a family can be great fun, sometimes better than the TV. Give her lots of love.

Our best Christmas present is just being together. I am knitting mitts for my kids and hubby. Gifts from the heart are best.

suggest making small gifts for each ohter and no store bought gifts........we did that one year and it was the best year ever. Now we still sort of do that. One gift each and then in the stockings we get stuff that we need: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deoderant, hair gel, soap, underware, socks..........stuff we need for everyday life and that don't cost too much. It has been a tradition in our family for a while. Takes the strain off of the holidays.