Reminiscence Materials: CHRISTMAS

Reminiscence Materials:

CHRISTMAS

We have gathered the following images to trigger

your memories of Christmas and festive pastimes.

The pictures can be used, together with our Christmas

films, memories and online displays, to start

conversations with friends, family and carers.

We have also included some questions to start

your discussions. Happy reminiscing!

CHRISTMAS:

What is your earliest memory of Christmas? Did you take part in a Nativity play?

Who did you usually spend Christmas with? Family, friends, extended family?

How and when did you decorate the house for Christmas?

Did you and your friends or siblings go to visit Santa in a local store?

Did you leave a snack out for Father Christmas? What was it?

Do you have any memories of singing carols or going to carol concerts?

How would your family prepare for Christmas?

Did you go to Midnight Mass, or to church on Christmas Day? Describe the service.

At what time did you get up on Christmas Day? Where were your presents set out?

What is the best /worst present you have ever received?

What did you eat for Christmas dinner? Describe the different foods.

What did you and your family/friends do to entertain yourselves over Christmas?

Did you watch a pantomime at Christmas? Describe your favourite show.

What is/was your favourite Christmas song / film / television programme?

How has Christmas changed compared to the celebrations of your youth?