24th December 1934

At 6.30 we went in to see tree, brilliant with electric candles and Marion's toys spread out beneath its branches. The favourite thing was an American baby doll and bathroom and a new kitchen. Many presents arrived from friends. Marion was terribly excited and said afterwards she was so surprised at what Father Christmas brought and such a lot. A little bell tinkles to tell us when it is time to enter sitting room which has been locked all day, so as not to frighten Santa Claus and his helpers away. A very tired little girl at last was taken to bed at 8.45 p.m