Taking my lunch to school was something that made me feel really grown up. I had a lunch pail just like my dad’s. Although it didn’t look quite like his, it served the same purpose. Mine had a picture of Captain Kangaroo, Bunny Rabbit, and Mr. Moose on it. I wonder what recycling pile it wound up on.

Today’s Family First site looks at the whole culture surrounding lunch pails. At one time or another, I am sure we have all had one. They reflect not only the popular themes of their day, but also what our society consider important. The site is called Paileontolgy: A History of the Lunchbox. […]