Christmas in the CCC: Food

The holidays in the CCC camps were celebrated with entertainment, dances, and special meals. Here's the Christmas menu from the St. David, AZ, camp for Christmas 1937:

December 25, 1937

                                    CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU

Chicken Soup                                                              Crackers

Virginia Baked Ham                                                   Candied Yams

                                    Cranberry Sauce

Roast Chicken                                                            Sage Dressing

Snowflake Potatoes                                                    Buttered Peas

Giblet Gravy                                       Sliced Tomatoes & Mayonnaise

Celery                          Olives                                      Pickles

                        Dates                                       Grapes

Butter Scotch Pie                    Coconut Cake             Hot Rolls and Butter

Assorted Candy                      Peanuts                        English Walnuts

Apples                                     Oranges                           Bananas

                        Coffee                                     Ice Water

                        Cigars                                      Cigarettes