In the mid-20th century, taking photos of pets at home during Christmas became popular for several overlapping cultural, technological, and emotional reasons.
The development of portable, user-friendly cameras (such as Polaroid cameras) and more readily available film in the mid-20th century allowed amateur photographers to take spontaneous, candid snapshots in their own homes. This made capturing informal, personal moments, like a pet under the Christmas tree, much easier than in the earlier, more formal studio photography era that required long exposure times.
Christmas was, and is, a peak “ideal moment of celebration” where families focus on home and domestic life. Photographs of pets among the festive decor served to document these cherished family memories and the warmth and comfort of the household.
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