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KATIE HIND: The perils (and joys) of having ten nieces and nephews who all think their aunt is a Fairy Godmother


Apare a thought, at this time of year, for those of us aunts, uncles and godparents who are seen as ever-dependable Santas with bottomless bank accounts.

During a phone call with my seven-year-old niece, Luna, three weeks ago, she cleverly manoeuvred our conversation to Christmas – and, in particular, to the subject of presents. I then heard her older sister, Ruby, in the background suggesting that a £50 voucher to use at its online beauty and make-up shop – which is currently all the rage on TikTok – might be a nice festive gift for them both. But spare a thought, at this time of year, for those of us aunts, uncles and godparents who are seen as ever-dependable Santas with bottomless bank accounts.

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