Memories of Christmas when I was younger!

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Real Estate Agent 0225218019

Do you have fond memories of Christmas when you were a child? One of my favorite memories is of the Christmas Eve dinner that my mom hosted at our house for our extended family.  She would make her delicious home made biscuits, fried chicken, potato salad, green beans and desserts. 

                              Christmas Eve 1956

In this photo, I am sitting on the floor in a red dress that my mother made.  My parents are sitting on the sofa with my grandfather and my two aunts.  My uncle is holding my younger brother and my grandmother is sitting in the chair.  My older sister and brother are also sitting on the floor.  My other uncle who was a photographer is taking the picture.

 

 

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Sybil Campbell, REALTOR®, ABR, SFR, SRES

Long and Foster, REALTORS®

(757) 876-0140

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Comments (24)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

What wonderful memories that picture must bring back, Sybil. My family always celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve. We would go to the 7pm candlelight/Christmas carol service, come home and have dinner, and then open gifts. Always made it seem like a very special night. I miss those days and I miss my Mom even though she's been gone now for going on 19 years.

Dec 07, 2016 06:26 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc 610-225-7400 - Devon, PA
Tredyffrin Easttown Realtor, Philly Main Line

Fried chicken sounds good, and being around family can be uplifting, hearing all the stories.

Dec 07, 2016 09:28 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 Thank God that someone took the time to have us all sit and get our pictures taken every holiday. I never thought I would enjoy such photos so much now Sybil Campbell 

Dec 07, 2016 12:22 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Sally and David, Yes it is.

Dec 07, 2016 12:36 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Kristin, I bet you guys were holding your breath.

Dec 07, 2016 12:36 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Nina, that was a simpler time wasn't it?  My mom has been gone for over 4 years and I miss her too.

Dec 07, 2016 12:37 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Nick and Trudy, it is one of my favorite memories.

Dec 07, 2016 12:38 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Paul, I know what you mean those photos are priceless.

Dec 07, 2016 12:39 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Sybil Campbell, we should always capture moments such as this with our cameras. Years later, all we have are the pictures to reflect back. Thank you for sharing.

Dec 07, 2016 06:54 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I know Beth, and I am so glad my uncle took this picutre.

Dec 08, 2016 06:55 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Being with famiy certainly is what the holidays are about for me.  I remember days of playing new board games with family when I was a girl.

Dec 08, 2016 02:11 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Tammy, I thinik it is important to have traditions, it gives children a sense of security.

Dec 09, 2016 06:49 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sybil I have so many wonderful memories growing up as a child and yes the Christmas Traditions were fun, I should share a post or two like you did:)Endre

Dec 09, 2016 07:37 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

When I look at pictures like this I always note how young everyone looks and the funky hair dos.

Dec 09, 2016 10:02 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Endre, I would love to read your post about Christmas memories.

Dec 10, 2016 02:48 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I doo too Sussie especially if they were takend during the 80's.

Dec 10, 2016 02:49 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

What a lovely memory Sybil-and how fitting that a Virginia Christmas might include biscuits and fried chicken-my favorite!!!

Dec 10, 2016 09:47 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Joanna, I grew up in Goldsboro, N. C. We always had delicious southern cooking in our house.

Dec 11, 2016 07:02 PM
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Tons and tons of childhood memories everything from opening 1 present on Christmas Eve... (It was chosen for me to open and it was always new pajamas lol)

Dec 10, 2017 06:22 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have great memories of Christmas when I was a child David Martin.

Dec 11, 2017 06:14 AM

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