Well, honey, you can try buttering them up with compliments, promising to do extra chores, or even resorting to good old-fashioned bribery. But at the end of the day, it's up to them whether they want to play Santa Claus ahead of schedule or stick to tradition. Just remember, patience is a virtue...or so they say.
Yes, I get a small present from them.
No, Father Christmas does.
yes
Anybody can!
Leave and go give your parents their present..easy
If someone hasn't already, a self made photo album with your own captions. Works every time.
Give them a reason to be proud of you.
to give Scrooge a vision of what was to come. 3 spirits. Spirit of Christmas Past, Spirit of Christmas Present, & Spirit of Christmas future.
You don't. If your parents are really short on cash, you shouldn't expect---or even ask for---any present at all. They will give you the best they can without being asked. You owe some responsibility to your family.
a scarf
Yes, you can technically give a Muslim a Christmas present. However I would highly suggest that you do not directly call it a christmas present as this may offer some. Instead call it a holiday present (holiday from school/work etc) or a December present. This way, you lower the risk of offending someone you care about.
you need to ask "when". There is not enough info to answer correctly.