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Have Yourself a Merry Home Front Christmas
Step back in time and experience the warmth and resilience of a 1940s Christmas at the Northern Ireland War Memorial.
This December, join us for a series of FREE family-friendly workshops that celebrate festive life on the Home Front during the Second World War.
Saturday 6 December: Make, Do and Merry - 12pm-4pm
Get creative with Christmas crafts, making cards and decorations inspired by the 1940s spirit of resourcefulness.
Saturday 13 December: 'Dig for Victory' Christmas Garden Pots - 12pm-4pm
Come decorate a Christmas pot, plant peas and learn about wartime gardening efforts that helped families make the most of their resources.
Saturday 20 December: On the Ration at Christmastime - 12pm-4pm
Taste wartime food and drink made from traditional 1940s ration recipes and discover how families celebrated Christmas despite shortages.
Plus, every day in December:
Admission is FREE - no booking required. Drop in anytime and bring the whole family!
Find us at: Northern Ireland War Memorial, 21 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD.
We're Open: Monday to Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 12pm-4pm.
Event Details
This event is on for 1 week, on 06 Dec 2025.
Event Type: Crafts
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