Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyle

Holidays Through The Decades: Christmas In The 1950's

Wedding dolls, tinsel, and Christmas lights

Abigail Driver

Dec 05, 2016

Carrollton, Georgia

7835

Holidays Through The Decades: Christmas In The 1950's

Vintage 1950's Christmas Wrapping Paper

As Christmas 2016 approaches, our next journey is to Christmas in the 1950's. To relive Christmas in the 50's, I interviewed a family friend about her childhood memories.

What did a typical Christmas look like for you in the 50's?

Gayle: [We were] country folks. [We] just had a Christmas tree, but we always went to the woods with daddy to find a cedar. Had the lights that bubbled and colored little bulbs. Always tinsel, which I hate now.

What gifts stand out in your memory?

Gayle: One year I got a bride doll, and mama made me a lot of great clothes for her. Of course I thought Santa Claus brought them. We never got gifts any other time so it was so exciting. We could ask Santa for one big thing and 2 small ones (doll, some tights, and maybe a tea set)

What did you call the man in a red suit who brought presents? And did you believe in him?

Gayle: [I called him] Santa Claus, and, oh yes, I believed for many years.

What did a Christmas breakfast consist of?

Gayle: I never ate breakfast, but I'm sure it was mama's usual biscuits, eggs and sausage.

What special family traditions do you remember?

Gayle: We always rode to town to see the city houses all lit up. And we always went early to my daddy's mother to see what Santa had left for him. Santa came to see daddy every year until his death at age 49.

Was religion a part of your Christmas experience? If so, how?

Gayle: Not at home. We always were churched and knew that baby Jesus was born and that we celebrated his birth, but at home it was not religious.

What Christmas songs do you remember from the 50's?

Gayle: [I remember] "Jolly Ole Saint Nick," "Up On The Housetop," "Silent Night."

Do you remember Christmas in the 1950's? If so, comment with your memories!

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Lifestyle

10 Truths About Being In A Sorority

(For Girls Who Are Interested In Greek Life)

LaGrange College

1333

Rebekah Lee

I remember my freshman year oh so well. I remember feeling terrified the night before orientation. The one thing that I dreaded the most was not the new people, the new environment, or even the academic pressure. I was dreading having to talk to sorority girls about Recruitment. I remember cutting off and avoiding any Rho Gamma/Panhellenic Officer that came my way during First Week. I looked at them like they had asked me to cut my arm off whenever they asked me if I wanted to rush. To be honest, I did not even know what rush was, but I knew that I did NOT want to be a part of it. To me, it was dumb. It was a waste of money. It was a waste of my time.

And guess what? I did not rush my freshman year. I spent the first half of my freshman year isolating myself from everyone on campus. I spent all of my time in the library, and then (since I was a commuter) went back home once my work was finished.

Keep Reading...Show less

sorority life

Entertainment

10 Must Watch Shows During Winter Break

You've gotta do something.

Grand Canyon University

681

Netflix

Now that the semester is over, you are probably wondering what your purpose of life is beside writing essays and constantly studying. Breaks give you time for some rest and relaxation, and what better way to relax than cuddling with some hot cocoa and some Netflix. Here is a list compiled of shows that must make it into your binge watching sessions, with the website in which you can find it. Enjoy!

Keep Reading...Show less

must watch

Student Life

If Disney Princesses Went To Benedictine College

They would fit right in

Benedictine College

1460

The Odyssey

Tiana would no doubt be disappointed in the food our cafeteria has to offer.

And hopefully she would cook for everyone in her dorm.

She definitley would not take any 8:00 am classes because she would be up late baking and cleaning up the communal kitchen that are available in every dorm.

Keep Reading...Show less

disney princesses

Adulting

The Struggles of Being A Last Semester Senior, As Told By Michael Scott

25 reasons your last semester in college is the best and worst time of your life

Truman State University

1656

The day you walked onto your school's campus for the first time you were scared, excited, and unsure of how the next four years of your life were going to turn out. You doubted it would go fast and even though you weren't positive about what your future plans would hold, you had plenty of time. You figured out your major, added a minor or two, joined a handful of organizations and all of the sudden you're here. Your final semester of undergrad. Now you've got 25 problems and graduation is only one.

Keep Reading...Show less

last semester

Student Life

Syllabus Week At UD Explained By "The Office"

"The Office" understands the struggle of the first week back from winter break.

University of Dayton

1282

January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."