My first born was I think 4 months old for his first xmas. We did as a PP said and got him things for up until his next birthday, so he received an activity table, shape sorter, ball, books.

Next son was due a couple of weeks before last xmas, born on the 2nd of December so not very old! Again we gave him things to last til his birthday which was almost a year away. From memory he got a few rattle type toys, plus toys that were 6 month+ as he won't be getting anything through the year.