Woman criticized for tall stack of Christmas presents

An Isle of Man mother, Emma Tapping, has gone viral after posting a picture of her family's Christmas tree online.

In it, the stack of presents is so high the tree behind it can barely be seen.

Many critics say Tapping is spoiling her children with a gratuitous amount of gifts.

Tapping responded saying she loves Christmas, spoiling her kids during season and works very hard to make sure the holiday is "every bit as amazing as it can be."

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