In a shocking turn of events, pop sensation Cheryl and her son, Bear, are set to celebrate their first Christmas without gifts or a visit from Santa Claus. The unconventional decision has caused widespread controversy and a wave of backlash online, with fans accusing the former Girls Aloud star of “ruining Christmas spirit.”
According to sources close to Cheryl, the singer has decided to focus on a “minimalist and mindful” holiday experience this year. Instead of presents, the 40-year-old mother is reportedly planning to teach Bear the value of gratitude through homemade decorations, storytelling, and volunteering. “Cheryl believes Christmas has become too materialistic,” the insider revealed. “She wants Bear to grow up understanding the real meaning of the season.”
However, critics argue that Cheryl’s anti-gift stance is “extreme” and unfair to Bear. Social media erupted with opinions, with some calling her decision “anti-Christmas” and others claiming it’s a publicity stunt. One user tweeted, “How can you deprive a child of Santa and gifts? That’s the magic of being young!” Others, however, applauded her for trying to set a new example in a consumer-driven culture.
Adding fuel to the fire, Liam Payne, Cheryl’s ex and Bear’s father, reportedly expressed disappointment over the decision. A close friend of the One Direction star claimed Liam had been hoping to shower Bear with presents this year but felt sidelined by Cheryl’s unconventional approach. “Liam wanted to make this Christmas special for Bear, but Cheryl has other ideas,” the source stated.
Cheryl has remained tight-lipped about the backlash, choosing to focus on her plans. In an interview earlier this year, she hinted at wanting to “step away from the spotlight and give Bear a grounded upbringing.” Critics, however, remain skeptical, questioning whether the move is more about self-promotion than parenting values.
As Christmas approaches, fans are eagerly watching to see how Cheryl’s bold experiment unfolds. Will Bear embrace the “gift-free” holiday, or will Santa Claus make a last-minute appearance to save the day? Only time will tell if Cheryl’s radical redefinition of Christmas becomes a trend or a cautionary tale.
