We are all hurting in every way right now. Everything costs so much, just putting gas in the car, if you have one, is painful. You are not alone. We are all feeling this squeeze right now. You did everything you could. You kept the lights on, you paid the rent. You worked your ass off.
This will be a christmas to remember, not because presents were abundant, but because you fought through it, and provided what you could. It's more than enough. If you are alone this Christmas, you are sadly mistaken. You have all of us here. Just speak out, we are family.
It's only a "dark winter" if we make it so.
I don't have kids for the record. But having a 'slim' Xmas might even be a good thing. Break apart the apatite for consumption early. Do something fun together, enjoy the holiday. That's what will be remembered. Not whatever toy they will eventually grow out of/lose/etc.