Christmas 1960

Not quite two months ago everyone was preparing for the festive Christmas season. Remember all the crowded shops, the extra baking, present lists, and the thousand and one other little jobs that had to be done before December 25? And aren't you pleased it's all over? Well, here's a happy thought. Only 11 months now to Christmas, 1961.

This scene from a nativity tableau presented by the children of ft. Joseph's Convent, is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

Many visited the cathedral to see the Christmas tree

Peter Carty and Maureen Isherwood had a date with Father Christmas.

Old Folks' Association president,. Mr R. J. King-Turner receives his Christmas present from Father Christmas.

Mrs E. E. Blincoe on the receiving end of a proposal by Father Christmas

The sports hall was packed for the old folks' lOth birthday and Christmas festivities

An explanation at the crib in the cathedral

Father Christmas at Sunnybank

"I know all about you, mi'lad!"

The Goodwill Club as usual distributed presents to pensioners. Here seen are Jennifer Nesbit, Mrs E. E. Blincoe, Mrs C. A. Kerr, Mrs and Mr T. Booth, Mrs D. Rae, Mrs E. Kerr, Mrs D. McLachlan and Raymond McLachlan.

Carols by candlelight in the children's ward of the Nelson hospital

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The Nelson Photo News

No 3 : February 4, 1961

Christmas 1960