With the dark days of World War II behind them, many Olympia families wanted to celebrate the holiday in style. Here's a look back into Olympia history at a Baby Boomer's Christmas.
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 plunged the United States into war just as the holiday season was getting into full swing and there was little organized response to the influx of soldiers visiting Olympia on leave. A number of people invited them into their homes for a holiday meal.
For many people, Thanksgiving is a special celebration, full of traditions and happy memories. During World War II – 1941-1945 for the U.S. – Thanksgiving became seen as emblematic of everything America was fighting for.