Christmas Cookery

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Christmas Cookery

Children help to prepare the Christmas Feast

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1897 Cookery Cooking Dinner Feast Meal Prepare Tradition Traditions

EDITORS COMMENTS
A delightful turn-of-the-century image capturing the joy and tradition of Christmas cookery as children help to prepare the festive feast. In this charming photograph from circa 1897, a group of young boys and girls, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around the kitchen table, each engaged in a different task to contribute to the preparation of the Christmas meal. The scene is filled with the warmth and anticipation of the holiday season. One child stirs a simmering pot on the stove, while another cracks eggs into a mixing bowl. A third pours ingredients into a measuring jug, and a fourth peels vegetables at the sink. In the background, a woman watches over the scene with a proud and contented expression, her apron adorned with the remnants of the day's cooking. The table is set with traditional Christmas dishes, including a roast goose or turkey, mince pies, plum pudding, and a steaming jug of mulled wine. The children's faces are filled with excitement and concentration as they work together to create the family's cherished Christmas meal. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and customs of Christmas cookery, a time-honored tradition that continues to bring families and communities together during the holiday season. The image captures the spirit of the era, and serves as a reminder of the simple joys and memories that are created through the shared experience of preparing and enjoying a Christmas feast.

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