Field post letters from hans koch, vienna, world war ii, eastern front, 1922-1945 previous letter (1941-12-21) letter no. 47 (1941-12-24) next letter (1941-12-27) [how you, dear mama, diligently baked the great strudel and] biscuits. And then in the evening the presents were given. It was very nice! well, unfortunately that couldn't happen this year, but you can rest assured, it was very nice today too! at 4 o'clock women, children and men from the party came and gave presents. We were all amazed at how much everyone got. 1 book per man, 1 bottle of schnapps, cigarettes, sweets, etc. After that was the official christmas party. Those of us who could get up went. Date: 24 November 1941.
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