This is why a viral TikTok by mom Mercedes Lynn (@mercedeslynnnn8) really hit home for me. She’s raising eight kids (yes, eight!) and has mastered a Christmas system that’s both simple and sweet.

TikToker Mercedes Lynn shared about her life raising eight kids and homeschooling them - including how she celebrates Christmas with them

"There's nothing wrong with indulging her kids' excitement for Christmas and giving them a childhood that they can look back on fondly."

Mercedes Lynn explains her Christmas routine with her eight kids, including five presents apiece and zero visits from St. Nick

Mercedes Lynn, who shares her life on TikTok, has shared her Christmas traditions - and many were horrified by her decision not to have her children believe in Santa Claus