I saw this Article yesterday, the sense of entitlement from the parents is quite something, that other people should just provide presents for her kids. And that it's all somebody else's fault. I feel for her kids, tomorrow isn't going to be fun with parents pulling that kind of attitude.
I was glad to hear the salvation army spokesperson say that they weren't on their list due to missing budgeting advice. We have participated a couple of years in the Salvation Army christmas family thing, they give you ages and gender of kids, you find some presents for them, and some yummy Christmas treats. My kids love to help find gifts for the other kids, and it helps to combat some of that rampant consumerism.