How American soldiers proved a festive hit with British families in WWII

How American soldiers proved a festive hit with British families in WWII | Mail Online:
"Christmas with the GIs: How American soldiers proved a huge hit with British families during WWII as they 'filled the chairs left empty by British fighting men'
-American soldiers were encouraged to spend Christmas with Brits who saw them as Johnny come latelys to war 
-GIs given ration packs to share, containing fruit juice, bacon and sugar
-Families issued so many invitations there were 50 for each GI
-Troops also arranged Christmas parties for British children"