Extended family eating Christmas Dinner
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Extended family eating Christmas Dinner
Extended family eating Christmas Dinner. Three generations celebrate with turkey and all the trimmings which rationing would allow. The young boy (front left) is wearing the Martian Space Suit he has received for his Christmas present. Date: early 1950s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Celebration Dinner Eating Extended Grandparents Parents Rationed Rationing Rations Shortages
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In this heartwarming photograph from the early 1950s, an extended family gathers around the table to celebrate Christmas dinner. The scene is filled with the joy and warmth of three generations coming together to share a meal. The table is laden with the traditional trimmings of the season - roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and gravy, all of which were rationed during this period due to post-war shortages. Despite the rationing and scarcities, the family manages to create a festive atmosphere, with the children's excited chatter and laughter filling the room. The young boy in the front left, dressed in his new Martian Space Suit, adds an element of wonder and whimsy to the scene. The parents and grandparents, dressed in their Sunday best, look on with pride and affection. This photograph offers a glimpse into the social implications of the 1950s, a time of recovery and rebuilding after the Second World War. Despite the challenges of rationing and shortages, families continued to find ways to celebrate the holidays and create cherished memories. The image also highlights the importance of family and community during difficult times, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of people in the face of adversity. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of family and tradition, even in the midst of hardship and scarcity. It is a historical snapshot of a time when the simple pleasures of a shared meal and the love of family were more valued than ever.
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