At a 1950s Christmas party, the hosts were usually a well-dressed married couple in their 30s or 40s. The wife would wear a festive dress with pearls and gloves, and the husband would be in a suit and tie. Guests, a mix of family, friends, and neighbors, would dress formally—women in elegant dresses, men in suits or tuxedos.
Conversation would be polite and social, with men chatting about work or sports and women discussing family or home life. The atmosphere was formal, with handshakes or cheek kisses as greetings.
There would likely be dancing at a 1950s Christmas party. Most dances would be slow. For a livelier vibe, couples might swing or jitterbug to Elvis Presley or Bill Haley. Latin dances like the Cha-Cha or Rumba could also make an appearance. Dancing would usually take place after dinner, with guests enjoying the music and showing off their moves.
Here below is a collection of amazing vintage photos from Shane Egan that shows a Christmas drinking party in 1952.
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