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How did Groundhog Day start? (1910)
Some facts about Groundhog Day To the Editor of the University Missourian: I should like to have the full history of “Groundhog’s Day,” as in one of our clubs this subject was assigned for...
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Cider Punch & Floating Peach Cup recipes (1979)
Hot Cider Punch recipe Combine 4 cups each water and apple juice in saucepan. Add 1 cup Kool-Aid brand pre-sweetened soft drink mix, any red flavor, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon each nutmeg...
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NYC during the Great Blizzard of 1888
The Great Blizzard: Its disastrous effects felt over a wide territory Business and financial transactions at a standstill — Railroad traffic suspended — Funerals even postponed — The worst storm...
View ArticleHot buttered tomato juice recipe (1975)
They’ll oooh and aaah and ask for the recipe. Land O Lakes Hot Buttered Tomato Juice The taste sensation is a surprising “wow.” Butter blends the subtlety of oregano and the zip of worschestire with...
View ArticleRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A stop-motion musical adventure (1964)
Seven new Christmas songs in Rudolph fantasy “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the shy little buck who emerges as a hero after being humiliated by his friends because of his shiny beak, encounters many...
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Street scenes: DC gets worst storm since 1899 (1922)
The blanket of snow was heaviest today in the District of Columbia, with the fall recorded at 10 o’clock as an even two feet. At that time, it was still snowing and the Weather Bureau prediction was...
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Hot Dr Pepper (1960s)
Happy holiday idea: Hot Dr Pepper Bright as a holiday songfest, Hot Dr Pepper is the proud crowd’s festive way to welcome friends and guests. They like to relax, refresh and enjoy the Dr Pepper...
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Frosty the Snowman: The beloved vintage Christmas TV special that began to...
Frosty, the famous snowguy turned into a jolly, happy soul, starred in the vintage animated Christmas special, Frosty the Snowman, narrated by Jimmy Durante. Frosty the Snowman: The beloved vintage...
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Fudge ribbon pie with peppermint ice cream recipe from 1968
Fudge ribbon pie combines peppermint ice cream and a creamy fudge sauce, frozen and then topped with a peppermint meringue. Fudge ribbon pie with peppermint ice cream recipe from 1968 appeared on Click...
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Golden thumbprints recipe: The classic cookies, ’80s style
From the 1981 C&H private collection comes fresh look at one of your favorite Christmas cookies: Golden thumbprints, the classic sweet-topped cookies. Golden thumbprints recipe: The classic...
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Remember those cool Dunkin Donuts glass jars that came filled with donut...
In the '80s, these sweet vintage Dunkin' Donuts glass jars came filled with Munchkins donut holes, and were meant to live out the rest of their days on a kitchen counter, just waiting to be refilled...
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80s candy: 30 most excellent retro favorites
A lot of 80s candy endures to the present, but you're still going to love these retro ads & packages from back in the day! Which were your favorites?
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25 ideas for Christmas door decorations from the 1950s: Be inspired by doors...
Whether you're a nostalgia buff or looking for Christmas door decorations for your mid century home (or both!), we have some fun and festive ideas!
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150 Victorian Christmas cards: Antique holiday greetings from the 1800s range...
Um, our ancestors were weird, y'all. Maybe we're just missing some context that would make these bizarre Victorian Christmas cards make sense?
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Gingerbread man cookies: How did this tragic folklore hero ever become a...
How did a character whose brief life ended so tragically become a hero of the happiest holiday? We have some theories plus four different vintage gingerbread man cookie recipes!
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Almond Legend cake recipe (1976)
This almond legend cake has one whole almond baked inside. The lucky person who receives the slice with the hidden almond is said to enjoy good fortune all year. Here's the retro recipe from the 1970s!
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This charming collection of vintage Pier 1 Christmas decor & gifts will whisk...
This collection of vintage Pier 1 Christmas ads shows the great variety of gifts, home decor, and Christmas decorations they had available through the second half of the 20th century.
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Rocky Road fudge: Get a classic 1970s recipe
Rocky Road fudge — with its tried-and-true combination of chocolate, marshmallows and nuts — reaches new heights when made in fudge form.
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Delicious peppermint fudge with crushed candy canes is an extra festive...
This amazing peppermint fudge recipe from the 80s combines the flavor of peppermint with creamy white chocolate for a treat that practically tastes like Christmas. It’s a popular treat to give as a...
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Snow removal 100 years ago: See how they did it without modern-day tools
Here's a look back at snow removal 100 years ago, so you can see how much work went into clearing cities after blizzards and other big winter storms.
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