Angel Tree row erupts over children's gift requests
A woman's complaint about children asking for iPhones on Angel Tree tags sparked a fierce online debate about charity, empathy, and what children in need deserve for Christmas.
A woman's complaint about children asking for iPhones on Angel Tree tags sparked a fierce online debate about charity, empathy, and what children in need deserve for Christmas.
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