1962: Family Gathers Around Christmas Presents

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Year1962
Decade1960s
LocationCatskill, New York, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1962 New York

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Family Gathers Around Christmas Presents — Clip Details

1962 vintage home movie footage from Catskill, New York, capturing a joyful Christmas indoor party. A mother beams with delight as family gathers around presents, children excitedly unwrap gifts, and grandchildren laugh with their grandmother. The warm, nostalgic scene features holiday decorations, lively conversation, and a cozy atmosphere filled with festive cheer. Shot on 8mm film, this authentic slice of mid-century American holiday life showcases family bonding, toys, and the magic of Christmas morning in a classic 1960s home setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: Home Movie Film
Shot details: Interior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68169692

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1182 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: zoo
Reel-level year note: 1962
Reel-level location note: new york
Date: 1962 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Catskill, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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