The family's Christmas presents were placed under the Christmas tree. According to some notes from December, Hélène bought a petticoat for her sister Olga, a book for Alfred's nephew's wife Blenda and socks for Walborg. Perhaps the kick sled and the toys purchased in December, were intended as Christmas presents for the children as well? Precious food items such as cookies, coffee and sugar could be given away as gifts. The servants were given Christmas money or fabrics for clothing. It was also common to give money to the poor and other charitable causes.