this will be for my grandparents sixtyith wedding anniversary, and i want to keep everything as authentic as possible, food, decorations, christmas carols, food, drinks, everything. Help!
2006-07-04 15:00:58 · 13 answers · asked by Jitterbug 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
Well, Christmas is Christmas no matter what year. I was born in the 40's and the decorations were not as elaborate as today. Popcorn strings for garland, and oh yes, those bubbly lights and of course the colored balls on the tree. There were no artificial, so get a real tree.
The foods were probably no different either. Coke was the drink that everyone liked.
Thats a hard one sweetie. Maybe if you have everyone dress in that era that will help.
2006-07-04 15:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by Shari S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) The tree must be real. Lights -- Large bulbs, not the little dinky ones. Nothing fancy.
2) Food -- traditional, nothing from a microwave.
3) Decorations -- A nativity scene ( Pre PC days ) Paper snowflakes, Glass & wood tree ornaments
4) Carols -- Any one of the classics will be just fine.
5) Drinks -- Egg nog is always a hit
For a visual tip watch the classic movie " It's A Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart & Donna Reed
Hope this helps you out
2006-07-04 22:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by KingCucamonga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your grandmother to tell you about her first married Christmas. She can help a lot with the traditions, and you shouldn't get busted.
The library is where I would start looking for the recipes and decorative ideas. The should have lots of books on etiquette from that time (hostessing tips that are period correct) and magazines with all the late latest trends. Have fun.
2006-07-04 22:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps some WWII decorative items.......Andrews Sisters Christmas music ......if your willing to pay extra $$$ try ebay, many sellers offer vintage Christmas lots. Right on with the theme, I love Xmas in July.
2006-07-04 22:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by neenerneener 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decorations: 3rd Reich Flags, Fritz Helmets, Posters of Hitler and the Waffen SS.
Also, you can park a Patzer Tiger in the garden.
2006-07-04 22:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by Spartan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find dvd's of shows that may have been on tv at that time, play them, if they had a tv in 48. Dress yourself in period clothes.
Try to find vintage newspapers on ebay and lay them in the house to read.
2006-07-04 22:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by wrench'n away 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is really great...first go to the library and look up that period (old photos etc.)the food thing..you can find on foodtv.com .it will help you through the whole planning phase.its really great what you are doing good luck!!!
2006-07-04 22:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by michael c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find someone with an old car from that era and invite them. Park it on your lawn.
2006-07-04 22:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas in July??? lol
2006-07-04 22:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats really sweet totally!! and like have a big swing band i lve that im sure thay would too!!!!
2006-07-04 22:04:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋