But for Wheeler, Christmas is not just about making a big deal of the occasion for her family, each year she also makes sure she gives what she can to charity.
This year the Rotorua Daily Post's Christmas Appeal for the Salvation Army has benefited with donations of hair products as well as gift hampers with goodies for boys and girls.
"We are so fortunate to live here, it's hard to think there are some children who wake up on Christmas Day and don't even know it is Christmas. It's just so sad to even think about it.
"I like to just do what I can, it's our duty really."
Wheeler said some children had such few things to look forward to.
"I've have always loved Christmas and made a massive deal of it. It's just amazing seeing the children and keeping that little light going."
