The 1940s, 50s and 60s
- Episode aired Dec 14, 2015
The 40s were a period of wartime austerity as food was in short supply. Rationing made Xmas dinner a challenge as housewives were forced to make a little go a long way. Xmas trees and decora... Read allThe 40s were a period of wartime austerity as food was in short supply. Rationing made Xmas dinner a challenge as housewives were forced to make a little go a long way. Xmas trees and decorations were made from whatever there was available and presents were often hand made. By th... Read allThe 40s were a period of wartime austerity as food was in short supply. Rationing made Xmas dinner a challenge as housewives were forced to make a little go a long way. Xmas trees and decorations were made from whatever there was available and presents were often hand made. By the early 50s rationing was over, housewives could buy whatever food they wanted, and mass p... Read all