In a touching holiday moment captured on video, a young boy’s excitement over receiving a lavish Christmas gift quickly turned into tears as he witnessed his mother’s emotional reaction. In a recent viral clip, the boy’s joy peaks when he unwraps his long-desired PlayStation 5, a high-end gaming console priced at around $500. However, his happiness soon transforms into tears when he sees his mother, overcome with emotion, sharing in the moment.

In a heartfelt social media post, the boy’s mother discussed the sacrifices she made to fulfill her son’s Christmas wish. Despite juggling two jobs and dealing with financial struggles, she had been saving diligently for months.

“All the 15-hour workdays that felt like they would never end, all the exhaustion—worth it,” she expressed, her voice filled with emotion.

The video struck a chord with viewers, many of whom were moved by this heartfelt display of love and gratitude. One commenter noted, “That child recognizes the effort you put into it,” while another shared, “I managed to keep it together until he started crying, and then I couldn’t hold back my tears either.” Several people mentioned that this moment would remain etched in their memories, with one saying, “He’ll remember that forever.”

@brandeleethompson All the 15 hour work days that just seemed to drag on, all the exhaustion. worth it. #TikTokHolidays #lowincomefamily #myson #playstation ♬ Get You The Moon – Kina