Easter in the South, 1958. Video was uploaded by my sister.

[Laffy Kat]

This was me, my sister and parents visiting our grandparents and aunt in Tillar, AR during Easter. I am the fat little baby. Back then grown women dressed in dark colors, navy or black for Easter, and children wore pastels. Our mother--the beautiful, trim woman--usually made our dresses.

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[tblue37]

1. You were a darling baby! nt

[Laffy Kat]

4. Oh, thanks.

I didn't miss many meals.

[Siwsan]

2. I have an Easter photo from probably that same year

Me, on the right, with my older brother and younger sister. Both of them are gone, now.

My niece sent it to me, today. Her mother is on the left.

[Laffy Kat]

3. Awww. You were probably, two or so? nt

[Siwsan]

7. I was about 5 (I'm the older sister)

My Dad built that house. I have all kinds of photos of him hammering and sawing away. It's funny how clear my memories are of that place. We moved into town when I was 7.

[BComplex]

5. Thanks for sharing that!

Precious!

[Sucha NastyWoman]

6. My mother did the exact same thing to the four of us.

I remember the petticoats, frilly hats and one year I even had a muff, which is like a tube of fur to keep the hands warm. During April in Texas. When my girls were young I sewed them some beautiful Easter dresses. And don’t forget the white patent leather shoes. My brothers were made to endure suits with bow ties.

[Siwsan]

8. I remember shopping for straw Easter hats

It was always a very dressed up holiday.

[Laffy Kat]

9. Yes! And I remember muffs. My older sister had one that I coveted!

I don't think mothers sew as much now; who as the time? I learned how but was never as good as my mother. After we turned six or so, the dressed were purchased.

I love your name!

[Sucha NastyWoman]

10. I loved to sew for my girls until the younger, smartass one

Told me that handmade clothes were “ghetto”

[Laffy Kat]

11. I guarantee you that she will regret that comment at some point. nt

[GeoWilliam750]

13. +1000

I have lots of things that my sister (who can make ANYTHING beautifully) made for me.

All treasures.

[littlemissmartypants]

12. Very sweet. It used to be such an ordeal getting ready for Easter.

The hat, ringlets, tights, itchy crinoline, patent leather shoes and the white gloves. Then changing after church to egg hunt. I remember my little sister trying to eat the hard boiled eggs still in the shell. I wonder how our moms did it all. I miss dress up times. I feel like people were more self respectful then. Thanks for the memory, Laffy Kat. ❤ lmsp