Thanksgiving in the 1950s - Life in America

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[@nonameuno9394]

Thanksgiving and Christmas were so much better back in those days. It was all about family. Stores were closed on holidays and Sunday. It wasnt all about hurry up and eat so you go shopping like it is now.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I stay away from the stores the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas!

[@jesussaves7973]

@@MisterMikeTexas me too

[@marygrant882]

In many homes Thanksgiving was all about giving thanks- to God.

[@InFltSvc]

Amen ! It’s not America the way I grew up …

[@themermaidstale5008]

And football games on TV

[@stephenwheeler76]

At 73 these shorts from the 50's really take me back, thank you.

[@howitzer8946]

73 also. Your words mirror my thoughts.

[@johnkowalchuk4586]

And that's where you stay

[@valvlog4665]

and dept stores didn't open at 1 second past midnight for Black Friday sales.

[@juzores1]

I LOVE KZbin .

[@steveosullivan5262]

Most of my brothers and sisters were born in the 50's. Mom would put on the big meal. Sisters would help. Aunts uncles and single friends of theirs would join us. 12 -14 people at the table, the Bird was massive. Football in the back yard for the lads. My first glass of wine was at T day dinner. Mogan David. Followed by cold duck. The fight was over the legs. Then we would all watch a movie on TV as the women cleaned up. Coffee and a glass of soda was served. I miss you mom. Thank you for all you did.

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

A nice tribute, Steve, and I say the same. We didn’t appreciate all the hard work our Moms did. Nothing is the same without those families…..

[@nancypaquet2403]

That was very sweet remembrance; sounds much like my own. Families (and especially Moms) were treasured at Thanksgiving.🙏🏻♥️

[@arnie8396]

Steve O, I too share some of those same memories however I have to give it to some of the dads back then as well. Thanksgiving always found my dear old dad in the kitchen and it was always a turkey and a goose being cooked. My lovely mother was given the day off from cooking with the exception of making nothing other than what she wanted to dream up for desert. Who can't remember being banished to the kids card table and remembering that year that you finally made the grade to join the adult table. Holy shit the pressure of that first year at the adult table and being asked a question and marveling that they actually wanted an opinion from me. It was magical then and I can only hope that my grandchildren that share this incredible holiday with me harvest a memory from it and carry it with them until they too are trying to do the same to their own. Some traditions are carried through as I will be in the kitchen and my wife will be given the day off. Forget the deserts though, she will be making the bloody Marys and the mimosa's. Hope you all have a fantastic holiday season starting with this one.

[@lilysgram5886]

Awwwww, so nice to thank your Mom. 💞

[@wgcds7jyg897]

Awwww… so nice to see gender stereotypes were in full force

[@dennyt7475]

I am 73 years old now, I was born in 1948, and the fifties thanksgiving meal was everything you shared here and more. I miss those days.

[@RLee-we1fc]

Yeah I wasn't born till 1978 but I wish we could go back to those times it seems like a better world.

[@earleneslay7977]

@@RLee-we1fc I agree!

[@bearforce187]

I look at the photos in these videos sometimes and wonder how the lives of the people in the pictures turned out, some of the kids in the photos from the 50's are still alive , wonder what their lives has been like.

[@johnkowalchuk4586]

And what has your reality turned out to be? They that are no longer here have no perspective as to what is to become. Stay asleep in your past and you will never awaken to your future!!! A simple fact

[@thebewitchinghour831]

I was wondering the same thing. Or if any of the people in the old pictures on the videos watch them and recognize themselves or family members. I thought it was just me.

[@lilysgram5886]

I was a kid in the 50’s & it was an amazing time!!

[@Leguminator]

As kids we loved Thanksgiving, it was one of the few days of the year we ate as much as we wanted all day long. We were clueless as to how much work the women in the family put in to make the day happen, they made it all seem so effortless. Today I know the work it takes to put out a Thanksgiving spread, so one of the things I'm always grateful for is my family for providing me with such wonderful memories and traditions.

[@NancyMKT591]

It was definitely a workday for women.

[@karenhackney9920]

I remember singing "Over The River And Through The Woods" when I was little.

[@marygrant882]

Me too. We sung it at primary school.

[@benni1023fm]

I wasn't here until the 60's; but looking at the pictures in this video, I'm reminded of a time when things made sense.

[@veggigoddess]

Only to middle to upper class white straight or straight-passing Americans, the rest didn't have the luxury to enjoy the mid-century

[@1mespud]

I really enjoy looking forward to the past with these Recollection Road trips. The stories of us..

[@sandradee1579]

Well said. I was born in the mid 60's & our family Thanksgivings were similar to this video of the 50's. I think the family traditions are passed on thru the generations because they are fond memories. I continued them with my family & the torch has been passed. The stories of us.

[@alandickerson3379]

I was born in 1950, and everything in this video was how I remember Thanksgiving growing up. Thank you for the sweet memories!

[@funguy4273]

I remember me, my brother, and our cousins having to sit at the kiddie table. It was a big thing when you graduated from the kiddie table to the adults table.

[@texasstardust6010]

...I was born in the 50's, and I don't recall much, but in the 60's , I can remember my mother started the Dressing the night before, with the sourdough bread, and we always had crudites` , around 11, while things finished cooking, and we usually ate around 3 in the afternoon. Everything was homemade, even the biscuits. To my Mothers credit, she was a fabulous cook, and I still use some of her recipes to this day. Great post, thank you.

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

I grew up in the 1960's. It was exactly like this in the 60's too. Everything mentioned was exactly the same. Back when America was a civilized nation and the American people were a civilized people.

[@tomloft2000]

hahahahahahahahaha

[@saminaneen]

@@tomloft2000 You have been reported for "hate speech & inciting violence", and you will be banned

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

Its the little details in these photos that bring back such good memories. The dishes. The furniture. The clothing that people wore. The hairstyles. Its as if I was transported back to a long-ago gathering. And...I forgot how many kids everyone had back then!! Another great video, RR!! You are a KZbin treasure.

[@mickeyfinnegan7469]

i moved to central florida when i was 10, when i go back to new york the air is what really gets me,its different than here, and of course the trees and landscape and the water brings me back to my childhood.

[@dennycrow7099]

Thank you so much for this video. As a 70 year old man this brought so many memories of my childhood!

[@nickhill8612]

Wow such a nostalgic video. The entire family at my grandmother's at her huge table. I really miss those days even more now. The food and family, back when football was worth watching.

[@kenmore01]

Dunno, looking forward to the lions losing again.

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

Why isn’t football worth watching now?

[@LesterMoore]

@@HappyValleyDreamin From my POV, I don't need or appreciate any athlete using competitive sports like football, basketball and baseball as a forum to espouse their social comment and if I don't fall in line, well then I must be a racist. I get my direction from what I lived, read and acquire from debate. I don't want any athlete thinking I require their input. They are entertainers and nothing more; regardless what they believe. I no longer follow follow professional sports. Many other avenues of entertainment exist for me. Just saying.

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

@@LesterMoore oh, I see, I know what you are now!

[@LesterMoore]

@@HappyValleyDreamin and I recognize what you are now.

[@goldrusher7554]

All we get to keep is the memories. They are beautiful. Thank you!

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

I love this, I was born in the late 50s but this brings back memories from when I was a kid that grew up near Midway Airport in Chicago. The house decoration, the way the table was set, EVERYTHING. My grandparents came to U.S. from Poland in early 1900s. They would be so happy to see this vid. They worked hard to make this their new home for their daughters (one of which was my Mom) and subsequent children. I sure enjoyed this vid. TY :)

[@Laine2539]

Born in the late 50’s too. Grew up in Park Forest, IL.

[@johnkowalchuk4586]

Yes.. but what about your kids memories

[@dancingwithfools]

Hey John.....you're not going around being a fuckwit are you mate?? Noticing your negative comments around. Mate if life has become a little bleak, just check out. No need to be a dick

[@jewelleryaddict]

Both sides of my family also came from Poland about the same time. Both spoke only Polish, I never learned it. WIsh they had taught me but no one did. Only know few words. They all passed in the 1970s.

[@johngallagher2313]

Great memories from long ago. Those good times are forever in my heart.

[@nickhill8612]

Anyone remember the leaf in the table? That's what my grandmother called it. You pull the table apart then insert something that makes the table bigger.

[@jewelleryaddict]

Or the kids sitting at a adjoining card table for the holidays.

[@nickhill8612]

@@jewelleryaddict Haha yeah with cousins sisters and brothers.

[@chrisz8585]

My Mom told me the first turkey she made was in 1962 (I was born in 63). Major difference from a roast chicken size wise. She checked to see if it would fit in her granite roaster, not a chance. So, she bought an open roasting pan for $2.98 it is a Bake King. That roasting pan has been used for turkeys, countless pans of fried chicken and stuffed cabbage plus cakes over the years. I still have the pan. Thank you Mom for all the love and all the unappreciated hard work you put into all the delicious food you made for us.

[@anthonyintawiwat3215]

This was before Thanksgiving become an affair of consumerism and materialism. It used to be all about only family and friends not about finding the "best deal" the next day or when the clock struck 12:00am on the 26th.

[@kristinafisher2555]

Amen!

[@charleshamilton9274]

I wasn’t born until ‘56 but - at least in my recollection - my mom was easily up before dawn getting the turkey in the oven. How she made dinner for so many using only one oven and a four-burner stove is a mystery. I have two ovens and a five-burner Thermidor range and I will be damned if I can duplicate her Thanksgiving dinners. I hate pumpkin pie which is a shame as my mom was famous for her pumpkin pies but for me the real treat were her homemade Parker House rolls. Those warm, pillowy rolls were legendary. 🦃

[@BradThePitts]

SAME - I've seen countless home remodel television programs where people look at a 4-burner stove and say, "It's too small, I can't cook on it."

[@itsjohndell]

But she did. Same here.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I don't know about your mom, but my mom and grandma would have some things made several days in advance and frozen or refrigerated so they only needed to be heated up. Warming ovens also used to be a help. It also was sometimes a thing that a family would have an old wood or coal range still available. My grandma had one in the basement, and my mom still had a coal range in the kitchen, so the stove could be supplemented.

[@Cryo837]

Being born in 1953 I vaguely remember Thanksgiving in late 50's. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, sweet potato with marshmallow, cranberry sauce, gravy, peas and carrots, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. I do miss my mom and her great cooking. She really knew how to throw a great turkey day!!!

[@miriambucholtz9315]

Having been born in the middle 40s, I have plenty of memories of Thanksgivings during the 50s. We usually had the meal with my mother's side of the family, who still lived in NJ (we had moved to CT). I enjoyed the ride to and from there, but none of my cousins were my age, so I was mainly on my own. I loved the big, old house where we once lived; my aunt & uncle moved into it after we left. We cooked a rather unusual dressing in the turkey that was made from the raw liver and was stuffed under the skin of the breast. I've never seen it anywhere else and had forgotten the recipe during the years I was married. I put the recipe back together in my head by "watching" my mother preparing it in my mind's eye (sometimes I use it when I roast a chicken). Nowadays, I'm invited over to my daughter's house for the meal. If it doesn't snow, I'm looking forward to it (too much lousy arthritis to clear a bunch of snow off the car any more). I have a frozen turkey breast in my freezer, just in case. Either way, I'm looking forward to making sandwiches with the leftover white meat: Wonder Bread, Miracle Whip, meat, salt & pepper. These sandwiches were as much a Thanksgiving tradition as anything else. This time of year always brings back all the memories.

[@mickeyfinnegan7469]

Yeah my dad made the gravy out of the neck,gizzard and liver that came with the turkey in a little bag. it was bitter, oily and left a coating on your throat, i really miss it though. all the store bought stuff you get is so sweet.and you're so right- the leftover turkey sandwiches are the best;we were always hellmans mayonaise people,not so much on miracle whip. sometimes in the middle of the long hot summers we have here in central florida i'll make up a couple of turkey sandwiches, with a can of cranberry sauce saved in the pantry from the holidays, and tell myself to just carry on, the holidays [and some cool weather] come every year !

[@jedidrummerjake]

Great story. Thank you, fellow American.

[@debbiescott6732]

Took me over 25 years but I finally learned how to make homemade turkey gravy. It's so delicious. I always make a lot of food because I love the leftovers, especially the turkey sandwiches.

[@luisreyes1963]

A joy to behold Thanksgiving during the post-war Eisenhower era.

[@catherine59226]

I had the best childhood. I was born in 1959. It was always about family and family traditions. My parents made sure every holiday was joyful. I can’t tell you how much I miss my parents.

[@robbineverett255]

I remember loving these holidays. Going to Grandma's house or later my Mom hosting the dinners. All the good recipes that you wished you had asked for. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your channel.

[@courtneymagnuson4432]

OMG! LOVE THIS!!! That was a magical time!! I was born in 1970 but my grandmother taught me a lot about traditions and she always told me “Courtney you have an old soul” I agree!! 💗💗💯

[@tmn5647382910]

first off congratulations on reaching 100k subscriptions. and I really enjoy your holiday edition videos. Its something special take a look in simpler times.

[@chrisburnett9905]

I'm 69, and this perfectly describes my Thanksgiving memory. We'd either entertain my aunt and uncle's family, or go to their home 60 miles away. The tradition continued when as an adult I had my own family, only we'd often invite someone who was single to dinner. My favorite holiday to this day.

[@marygrant882]

I remember a t.v. commercial where pumpkin pie was being served to family members on Thanksgiving day. The lite girl reported to her mother, "5 pie with cool whip, 2 without, and just cool whip for uncle Charlie!

[@cartman4885]

Watching this brought tears of joy as I remember our thanksgiving with all the relatives at our house as we lived in the middle of Calif all the great food and special treats only on thanksgiving like smoked oysters cheese and crackers and other things but all the people that made it so great are all gone and I'm lucky if I have a meal with one of my children

[@martinpennock9430]

Most of the Thanksgivings I remember as a child were in the early 60's. They were pretty much as you posted. A great time for family and food. So many fond memories. Thanks again for all you do!

[@Tiberius291]

I loved Thanksgiving and Christmas growing up and as a young adult, but now my interest has diminished greatly. 🦃 🎅

[@obizzil]

Yeah it’s sad to see everything stripped away including American values. ... now everything is just racist 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@josephmackela8466]

Me too. I just want it to be over.

[@franharrington2110]

Its not the same when you are older.

[@jesussaves7973]

@Durango DeCarlo no it’s not the same. But the Lord God changes NOT

[@roselyncampisi822]

I love this utube channel. It shows how many families gathered together and you can see the love and being thankful.

[@kbunky69]

Families need to each dinner together and give prayers at meals . Bring God back into the home and into your heart . ❤

[@JKennedyfan1]

Amen!

[@georgeburns6748]

Amen

[@thirzapeevey2395]

It was still like this in the sixties and seventies. The meal was delicious, the conversation was kind and warm, and folks looked pretty around the table. It was definitely not a time to be lectured on leftist politics by pajama boy, nor for the entire family to be absorbed in the TV or cell phones. It was a time to be with people we loved and didn't get to see every day. I so miss those days. We always had Thanksgiving with my maternal grandparents. Grandma made PA Dutch potatoes filling, corn pudding, at least once she made stewed dried corn, green bean casserole, turkey, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, cranberry sauce, scratch pumpkin pie and mince pie. I have made my daughter a cookbook with all grandma's recipes in it. She has taken it even a step farther, as today she made scratch mushroom soup for the green bean casserole. We grew our own beans, our own pumpkin, and our own celery for dinner. The tradition will go on.

[@zzydny]

Can't quite recall the 50's but I do remember the 60's. My mother despised anything traditional and she hated turkey, so no two Thanksgivings were ever alike. I recall Chinese take-out for one meal and a picnic at the beach for another. I also recall my stepdad cooking steaks over a grill on a sailboat for Thanksgiving. Another time the meal was lobster and yet another it was lasagna. It sounds fun and sometimes I suppose it was but we never had family joining us for the meal and I always just wished we could have had comfortable traditions like other folks.

[@howtubeable]

Yes. The burden of having creative folks as parents. Lots of quirkiness, but no stability.

[@zzydny]

@@howtubeable Surprisingly, there is a great deal to be said for stability and tradition.

[@saminaneen]

@@howtubeable You have been reported for "hate speech & inciting violence", and you will be banned

[@summerrose4286]

I understand what you mean. When I was young my Thanksgivings were exactly like those pictured, but during my college and young adult years they were like you describe. I tried to put on a brave face but to be honest I hated them. Our family was scattered. Now, with my husband's family and my family, we have stability again. My parents thought that a lot of that was exciting and we did see a lot of the world but quite honestly I often felt lost.

[@catfishinpappy1591]

Hello my friend. I was born in 1954 . I appreciate very much your content here on this channel. It has many times made my day.

[@footballlvnlady]

I was born in 57 so I don’t remember the 50’s Thanksgivings. I have many many memories of Thanksgiving dinners every year either at a grandparents house or my parents later from the 60’s to mid 2000’s. My mom bought an electric knife that still works today. My dad liked cutting the turkey. He would stand by the kitchen counter cutting the turkey. He wasn’t the best at it. We would have the family dogs standing behind him as pieces of turkey flew off the counter with his cutting. lol The dogs were grabbing the pieces as they flew off the counter. My dad is gone now as are the three dogs. But great memories! Our family is much smaller now but we have three new dogs and my BIL cuts the turkey. Much neater but still using the 1966 Oster electric knife in the original box.

[@incog99skd11]

Those kitchen gadgets were made in America and were made to last unlike today. We still use our Dormeyer mixer from the 1950s made of all stainless steel and chrome without plastic parts. Works as good today as when it was made.

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Thanks for sharing this with us. It brings back memories of my life and times. Well done sir.

[@geoben1810]

I was born in 1956 so the 60s were my wonder years. And the holiday celebrations were still very much as they were shown here. I miss so many of my family members. My parents and grandparents are long gone, lost contact with other family years ago. It was a different and magical time. I miss them and those times.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Since I was born in 1968, I have no memories of Thanksgiving dinners in the 1950s. However, other than who comes to dinner, things haven't changed at all at my house. We still put out a big spread for the family members that are still with us and remember those that have passed. I've never understood the infatuation with green bean casserole though. I can't stand the stuff!

[@USHighway66]

I have old 8mm film of our family’s Thanksgiving Day in the late 1950’s. Looks like this video.

[@InFltSvc]

I was born in the 60’s and thus was the America that I loved and enjoyed growing up as a kid. We did this exact ritual ! right down to mom making us dress up. To date, I make a quiche the day before for Thanksgiving morning breakfast with a large pot of perked coffee, we sit around and watch the parade. Then I get started on the dinner. I don’t think much has changed over the decades with the exception of stores ridiculously being opened on Thanksgiving day, which we absolutely DO NOT participate in. Many family members have passed away over the decades and we miss all being together as a large family but we still carry on the tradition.

[@gordon3186]

*@**5:11** Yeah, we invited an escaped convict to join us at our Thanksgiving too!!*

[@pamelaoneill9722]

Born in 1953 I remember helping Mom prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Everything made from scratch. I always thought I had done so much in helping her but, honestly, looking back it wasn't much. She just wanted me to be a part of the special day. And I really didn't realize just how much work Mom put into Thanksgivings. Whether it was just immediate family, extended family or friends the house was meticulously cleaned, table set to perfection with the best china and silverware and the unbelievably great meal and dessert. Truly a day full of the most special memories. Thank you RR for your time and effort put into these videos. You truly are a KZbin jewel.

[@JP-yw4wx]

Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Thank you so much for the memories of days gone bye

[@alexvargo195]

I was born in 42 so I pretty much remember the 50s my mom was a good cook so I sure enjoyed the Thanksgiving dinner we got a TV in 57 that’s when I started watching the parade and I watch it every year since then so that’s a lot of years Hope everyone has a great holiday free of the coronavirus

[@ronalddevine9587]

Hey, I'm 74, and I can still smell mom's turkeys roasting. Life was simpler then.

[@tonyc945]

Born in 52. A photo i have of thanksgiving with my older brother and parents could have been used in your video!! Thank you for compiling this! Brought back wonderful memories!

[@itsjohndell]

My strongest memory was one year we went to a restaurant ( think our oven wasn't working). I wanted to order something else but my Father, who had always spoken about the wonder of getting turkey at the front in 1944, said "It's Thanksgiving and you are having turkey, Damn it! We are Americans!" I had the turkey. The Greatest Generation.

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

I love that story! Thanks

[@itsjohndell]

@@Kevin-yh9yt So do I.

[@frankciborski835]

I've been enjoying some of these themed period photo albums. Nice. Nostalgic. Thanks.

[@trainsupporter9088]

I have no memories of that time period, but I do have fond memories of later years. For my family, we would always go to church on Thanksgiving day and enjoyed a service of gratitude expressed for our blessings. Then, the church had a reception of light refreshments so people could linger and greet each other. Then, back home for a nice but simple dinner. Two Thanksgivings stand out in my memory - one year we had a huge snowstorm on Thanksgiving, but my dad cleared the driveway with the snow blower and we went to church, and to my amazement, the church was full. Then, another time, I won a raffle for a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings that served 10-12. My dad was gone, so it was just my mom and I. We invited people who had no one to share a meal with and had the blessing of sharing the dinner with others after church. The joy in their faces made it so worth it!

[@charlesgall7829]

Thank you for this ! My aunt and my mom would alternate the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day family dinners at their respective homes. My uncle would have to work on those days and we would wait for him to come home to start the dinner. I was born in "51 so I have fond memories of those times. Great times actually.

[@cheryld714]

The best turkey dinners ever. Miss you Mom! The twilight zone marathons was always a family deal

[@calbob750]

A meal that took most of the day to prepare, shared by family at a big table in the dining room. The smells alone were a feast.

[@tomklock568]

I was born at the end of the 50s but growing up and down to today it has been an important part of our lives. One thing I'll always remember growing up is the "kid's table." A lot of cousin memories! Thanks for sharing this!

[@jedidrummerjake]

Thank God this tradition carried over into the 60's! It was wonderful.

[@TheMotorick]

I was born in 1956. I was a little too young to remember much about that time, so these videos are much appreciated.

[@thebewitchinghour831]

Anybody else notice the pull out cutting board at 4:26 where the white and yellow bowl are sitting? I have two of those under my cabinets in my kitchen. Love them! I can't believe that's not a kitchen staple anymore.

[@5455jm]

Nailed it! Thank you. Still celebrate it like in the 50's when I grew up in Bucks County outside Philadelphia; I am now in NZ. From 18years old to 60 years old living in Australia I celebrated. (I went to Australia for University and stayed). Friends all love coming over to help ............ better than Christmas, no presents and no religion. The one image in the timeline above, the Father is carving with worn hands and dirt under his nails; yep' that was my Dad.

[@johnpinckney4979]

One Thanksgiving Eve when I was a child, my grandfather was frustrated by my grandmother and my parents putting off going shopping for a turkey for the five of us. So, he picked-up his shotgun and a couple of shells, put on his jacket and boots, and went outside. I asked him what he was doing. "Turkey shopping", was his response. Soon, my grandmother came out all dressed-up for shopping. "Where's Johnny?", she asked. Before I could answer, we heard a "ka-blaamm!" from the woods. Soon, my grandfather came back with a headless turkey! All he said was, "The turkey's fresh. But, I'm frozen..."

[@CapnCody1622]

Imagine listening to a parade on the radio today 😂

[@christah4102]

I have those exact dishes on that table from around the 4:24 mark in this video. They belonged to my great-grandmother. When she died, my great-aunts gave me the dishes. I use them every Thanksgiving here at my house, along with my husband's mother's dishes.

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

Love the old photos, especially the real family photos. Everyone got dressed up. You hardly see that anymore. Sad. If you've never watched the movie, 'Avalon' do yourself a favor and watch it. It basically shows the decline of the family unit as technology came along. Families no longer spend what I would call 'quality time' together anymore. I miss the old days.

[@RIXRADvidz]

always too many for a formal sit down dinner, it was always Buffet, standing in line, waiting your turn, hoping the dinner rolls would still be there when you got to the end of the spread, always Parker House Rolls, yams with marshmallows, cranberry jello mold made with cherries and cream cheese with minced celery and nuts. ... baked pineapple, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and peas with tiny onions, dressing from INSIDE the Bird. Pumpkin pie, pecan pie and sweet potato pie. Southern Thanksgivings were more calor-ific than Northern tables, I'm sure.

[@scofab]

STUFFING!!! You forgot the stuffing!!! Got the kiddie table right on though. Happy Thanksgiving to all, have a safe one.

[@chrisz8585]

Oh yes, God Bless the STUFFING !

[@jackiereynolds2888]

Those big family early dinners were always so very celebratory. One by one, families are all lost. The future of Oblivion. Memories are all that is ever left. But those familial banquets will leave you 'full' for life ! The green bean casserole and jello with fruit in it. The hot fresh baked dinner roles; I liked butter and honey on mine. Chicken and turkey, roast beef and ham steaks. Creamed corn and creamed spinach. Lots of cranberry sauce, - the whole berry (often with the little stems still in evidence). Big tossed salads of course. Home made egg- nog with plenty of heavy sweet cream, egg-yolks, brown sugar - with a healthy dash of nutmeg. Bean salads of every description. Both black and green olives (🤢). Mashed potatoes with a yummy brown gravy specially made from scratch. A huge oblong table now fitted with another leaf to accomm- odate three or four more families; the table was always so pretty decora- ted with Autumn leaves and a hornucopia. Candles - always dark green for some reason. Pretty table-ware of course - and lovely holiday napkins. Prime Rib (horse radish and Au Jus sauces). - and I cannot remember what else ! The women and girls would be in the kitchen all day, - and all the guys would be watching games filling-up on beer, weenie's on tooth-pics, chips with onion dip, pretzel-mix, and sticks of celery filled with cream cheese - and a dash of paprika for color. Did anyone have any room left for any desert ? Cakes and apple-pie (topped with cheddar cheese and ice cream), some Sherry, cognac, or a nice Port. Sweet upside down bread smothered with sliced strawberries all under a thick blanket of whipping cream. And no-you-don't, before you leave table, grandma wants you to unfoil her ten-ton brick 'disguised' as a fruit cake. Now you can unbuckle your pants, - and go ahead and sneak away for a well deserved nap (more like a ten-day coma 🤕🥴🤒). But those days are long-long gone; I have no family any longer. It's especially hard during Autumn, - especially during Christmas. You probably won't regret more good times - but you'll sure do so, - when you had the chance, - and didn't take it. Because 'those times' are truly precious, - and 'those times' will never come again. Build memories; they're all you'll have when time takes them all away. Getting older is cruel. It happens after so much sleep; when you rise one morning. One thing about the bath- room mirror, - it'll never lie to you. It always happens; you'll be laughing as 💒, but all of the crying in the world won't rebuild 🏚️. Embrace kindness, a second chance is NEVER guaranteed.

[@douglas_drew]

Jackie, your comment prompted me to go look in my bathroom mirror, and I was delighted to find that I haven't changed a bit since I looked in the mirror yesterday! For me it's those little blessings that matter, so I hope and wish you some little blessings this holiday season... may you find some comfort in them.

[@Jaybird165]

Jackie what a fantastic post! Your descriptions of the food were incredible! I can almost visualize your family’s thanksgiving! I would have loved to have been at one! Very emotional words! God bless you!

[@stevenallmon1112]

Loved the Vlog! My only problem is it’s never long enough. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@SpotTheBorgCat]

I love looking at the faces of children and then a closer look at the 50's decor, especially the appliances! So cool!

[@auaiao9]

4:50 that's the biggest family gathering in a house I've ever seen at Thanksgiving.

[@Luvpig]

This is so nostalgic, I was born in the 60's in Australia. It just seems that there was always time for family. Not this go here be there. Just love it.❤

[@suzanneleonard5485]

We always gathered at church, then on to the fellowship hall, for a huge Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, with countless cousins, siblings, aunts, uncles, parents and grandparents. My grandparents, parents, all of my aunts, uncles and many cousins are long gone now. I miss those days so much.

[@jmorgan5252]

I recall all those wonderful meals and how happy I was when I finally graduated from the kid table to the Adult Table when I was seven yrs old. All my memories flood back every Thanksgiving to many of those past Thanksgivings

[@timcarroll490]

I wasn't born until 1966 but sure enjoyed this. I'll show my mom this. She'd love it. ❤ Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🐔 🍗

[@jaredevildog6343]

Thank you for bringing back such great memories. I miss my grandparents so much.

[@pamelamays4186]

I don't have any memories of Thanksgiving in the 1950's, being that I was born in June of 1959. But, my parents were teens in the early years of that decade. According to my Mom, her mom would start her holiday baking in November. I'm sure that my Dad's mom would do the same. Also, my Mom's dad would make a spiked holiday punch made with ice cream and rum. The neighbors would come to the house asking if Grandpa had made his punch yet. I assume that my parents spent Thanksgiving with each set of their parents once they started their family in the mid-fifties. My grandparents loved to cook and both sides of my family enjoyed spending the holidays together. Growing up, I remember having a bowl of nuts to snack on while waiting for the big meal to be served. I'm sure that was a tradition that my parents grew up with. For years my parents would get up early Thanksgiving morning to start preparing the family feast. First thing on the list, toasting bread for the stuffing. Then peeling the potatoes for the mash. Between the 50's and 60's, Thanksgiving traditions didn't change very much, at least for my family.

[@pctaves777]

I wasn't born until 1962 but Thanksgiving was pretty much the same. I do remember us kids wanted the wish bone from the turkey to split it and whoever got the bigger side would get A wish. 😂. I noticed at around 6:53 in this video, the family had the last supper on the wooden background behind them. I know we had the same thing in our household growing up. So nice to remember those days. I sometimes wish we could go back to those times. Thank you.

[@cherylperry2910]

I miss these days terribly!

[@karenjordan5731]

Loved the pics, like looking at my own photo albums 👍

[@triplethreat2226]

Your channel is my absolute favourite!! I could watch these videos all day. As someone who feels like an old soul, I’d love to be born in this generation. Watching these feels like the life I’ve longed for ❤ Grateful for this channel!!

[@donnaw2868]

I really enjoyed these many photos from this era. Thank you.

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

Beautiful 💕Loved it💕Thanks for posting 💕

[@priscilla789]

I wasn't born until 1967,but (What my grandma used to say all the time) "those were the good"ol days) they sure look like many I had when I was young.Thanksgivings are not the same as way back in my childhood. Love these videos.

[@davidstrohmeyer1691]

Wow, the memories this brings back..thankyou

[@richt1583]

America!!! Love it or leave it! Let’s keep it going young folks! No better time or place.

[@0blivioniox864]

GOOD LUCK trying to convince a young American woman to cook a Thanksgiving dinner these days... LOL.

[@richt1583]

@@0blivioniox864 You’re right. Sadly.

[@MilitaryVideoWorks3742]

Such great stories and memories of the past. Guess I am a bit prejudice since I was born in 1951. Thank you so much for these awesome videos.

[@mickeyfinnegan7469]

We had an interesting thanksgiving gathering this year at my x's house, she moved in with her father a few years ago,when he started declining from alzheimers. now he's in a care center. the people there this year would never have been there while he lived there,plus three dogs! we didn't eat till 4,which was nice.things look good for the next few years, its nice to have somewhere to go on thanksgiving. I stopped by a couple of houses on the way home to visit, but the people had moved on, or weren't home, have to research this before next year .i watched an alternate parade feed also, not nbc, but someone in the crowds video feed on youtube,it was really more like being there. this years playlist was headed by "k-mart christmas music-with announcements" the old muzak style music that we haaaated when we were young, i find it very comforting these days.

[@luvnalaska44]

Loved going to the grandparents house today to see cousins and family for dinner on the major holidays.

[@jchow5966]

I would love to go back in time to experience this!!!!!!!!

[@sorryforthings72]

I always wonder if I will see a photo or two of families that are mine………..love your channel and your content. You make me feel young again

[@annabrown7302]

LOVE RECOLLECTIONS ROAD THANK YOU❤

[@thecapone45]

These videos are so comforting to me. It's a view into a different life and a different era. I wasn't born in this country but man do I enjoy seeing how things used to be. I think we can all do our bit to help out and make things a little bit like they used to be.

[@mattf49006]

At 2:08 the dishmaster faucet in the background...as a kid I spent lots of time using one after supper..lol

[@lilysgram5886]

I was born in 1952 & had 3 brothers. Mom cooked a huge turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberry & biscuits. All homemade and delicious. Dessert was apple, pumpkin & mincemeat pies ( only my favorite cousin ate that). Great memories.

[@bobh5087]

Lots of happy memories.... Growing up in Florida in the 1950s, Thanksgiving was family reunion time at our Dad's parents' big, two-story, lakefront home. And the weather was always warm and sunny. Seldom seen cousins, aunts and uncles from Palatka and Miami would all be there. Thank you.

[@satinlace12003]

Thank you so much for not only this video, but all the video's you do. They take me back to when I grew up in the 50's & 60's in Southern California when it was pretty much country. Farms, ranches, dairy farms, strawberry fields & orange groves. Everything back then was so different than it is today! I'm so blessed I grew up in those years and not today!! Thank you for the great memories 🙂

[@eriks3260]

Thank you so much for these videos. They bring back so many good memories. I smile every time I watch them. Simple times