Winter Holiday Celebrations: Object #7 – Arkansas Primary Source Sets

Opening Christmas presents

<p>Two young African American children sit on the floor with a young African American woman opening packages in front of a Christmas tree.</p>

Photograph of family opening Christmas presents, circa 1970-1980s.

Text-dependent Questions:

What people, objects, and activities do you see in this photograph?

What can this photograph tell you about how Christmas was celebrated in the 50 years ago? How is it similar to and different from Christmas celebrations today?

Citations

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division