circa 1945: A family recoils after their Christmas tree toppled over in front of their fireplace. The father and son crouch on the floor while the mother sits in an armchair. Several ornaments lie on the floor. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images)
circa 1945: A family recoils after their Christmas tree toppled over in front of their fireplace. The father and son crouch on the floor while the mother sits in an armchair. Several ornaments lie on the floor. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images)