It's bad to be selfish at Christmas.
Clarice is a working class single mother of two children and it is Christmas day.
Clarice wants to spend her money wisely.
Clarice goes out of her way to make sure she can provide her children with the Christmas gifts the asked for.
Clarice decides to buy herself a Christmas gift at the expense of being able to buy her kids anything.
Clarice's children appreciate the gifts and have a truly memorable Christmas.
Clarice's children have an awful holiday where they receive no presents.