When you’re a kid, the ‘magic of Christmas’ is very, very real. From the palpable excitement of hanging up your stocking on December 24, to having an excuse to eat an insane amount of treats all day, it’s nothing but joy and fun and new toys to play with.

"The ‘magic of Christmas’ is very, very real." Image: Warner Brothers.

Way-too-Secret Santa.

Mum vs. turkey.

The ultimate last-minute gift.

The best way to disguise a Christmas fail? A dorky Christmas sweater, of course. Image: The WB.

Christmas on lock.

D.I.-why?

A lesson in regifting.

“I can get a bit Pinterest-mad at Christmas." Image: iStock.

What has been your biggest gifting fail?

Celebrity mums and daughters playing with makeup

Mariah Carey

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Mel B

Beyonce

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian

Roxy Jacenko