Many years ago there was an urban folk tale (I assume!) doing the rounds about the relatives in - somewhere warm and sunny - who in November always sent a pre-Christmas box of dried fruits, jars of honey, preserves etc to the folks back home in the old country (Scotland); these were then used to make Christmas cake, mince pies, dumplings and other seasonal items.
One particular year there was a container of what appeared to be ground almonds included, so these were duly used for the baking bonanza, and were enjoyed by all during the festive season.
Rather belatedly the Christmas card from abroad arrived in January, with sad news of the death of an old uncle, and the request that his ashes be sprinkled on the local golf course..........