Christmas Eve is a day filled with expectations. Last year we spent 23 billion on Christmas presents according to Swedish Trade. But for many, this year will be extra tough given inflation, electricity prices and the poor economy. Others may wonder if they will get that Christmas present they wanted and if the children or partner will be happy about the Christmas present they will receive. Christmas Eve is simply a day filled with emotions – joy but also disappointment. Psychologist Anna Bennich is on hand to give us some wise advice for the day and answers viewers’ questions. Among other things, Sofia has written in with a question. She has been divorced for four years now and the children, who are nine and eleven, celebrate Christmas in two places. The father is financially more stressed and buys both more and more expensive Christmas presents, despite the fact that they have agreed to hold back. How is she going to talk to the kids about this? Watch the clip in the player above.
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Christmas presents create conflict between divorced parents: “It easily becomes a competition”
