In this scene, a father and his child struggle with the bleak reality of selling Christmas trees on a particularly tough year, with no sales in sight. The father feels disheartened, especially as he hasn’t been able to pay rent or afford dinner for Christmas Eve. His child, however, reminds him of a valuable lesson their mother taught them: that Christmas is about giving, not receiving. Inspired, the father suggests they give away the trees for free instead of selling them, focusing on spreading holiday cheer rather than their own struggles. This heartwarming idea rekindles hope and reinforces the spirit of Christmas, emphasizing kindness in difficult times.