In Truman Capote's short story A Christmas Memory, Buddy and his cousin save their money so that they can make fruitcake for friends, acquaintances, and even for the president!
What Do Buddy And His Cousin Spend The Money On? They spend the money on pecans and whiskey, which they buy from a bootlegger called Haha Jones. These ingredients are used to make the fruitcakes.
Buddy and his cousin also spend money on gifts for friends and family, and buy each other a kite, as they always do at Christmas.