Family Christmas Dinner - 1950s
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Family Christmas Dinner - 1950s
Family Christmas Dinner - 1950s. The young boy (front left) is wearing his Christmas present - a Martian Space Outfit. Date: early 1950s
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Media ID 11562448
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cracker Crackers Fancy Lamp Martian Napkins Outfit Present Rationing Sideboard Space
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This charming photograph captures the spirit of the holiday season in the early 1950s, as a family gathers around the table for their Christmas dinner. The scene is set in a cozy English home, with a beautiful sideboard adorned with festive napkins and a classic table lamp casting a warm glow over the room. The mother of the family, dressed in a stylish and elegant dress, serves the meal while her children eagerly await the traditional pulling of the Christmas crackers. The excitement on the face of the young boy in the front left of the image is palpable, as he proudly wears his new Christmas present - a Martian Space Outfit. The 1950s was a time of post-war optimism and innovation, and this futuristic costume represents the fascination with space exploration that was beginning to capture the imagination of the public. Despite the lingering effects of rationing, the family manages to create a festive and memorable Christmas dinner, filled with laughter, love, and the joy of giving and receiving gifts. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of a cherished holiday tradition and the spirit of the times.
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