I tried to find the answer to your question and couldn't find it. Found out a great deal about birthday cakes, but nothing mentioned if gifts were given. The impression I have is that there wasn't. Games were played, cake eaten, and the family/friends gathered together, but no mention of gifts.
they couldn't afford wrapping paper
patriots in colonial times wanted freedom from Britain.
The Patriots, in colonial times, referred to people who wanted freedom from Britain's control.
During colonial times, Americans used the plants to scrub their pots and pans.
In colonial times, the word "patriots" referred to those who opposed British rule over the colonies.
they couldn't afford wrapping paper
only people with no children could be a Tanner in colonial times
patriots in colonial times wanted freedom from Britain.
People BELIEVED in ghosts during Colonial times. Does not mean that there WERE ghosts.
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The Patriots, in colonial times, referred to people who wanted freedom from Britain's control.
During colonial times, Americans used the plants to scrub their pots and pans.
chocolate
work
yes
In colonial times, prosperous people had their own servants or slaves, and did not need a maid service.