Life as it was in the early to mid 1900's, and photos, stories, and thoughts to with it. Whatever comes to mind, or what I am currently thinking of, or reading. Hopefully it will be fun and entertaining for you as well.
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Showing posts with label happy. Show all posts
Friday, August 16, 2024
Memories of a Small Town
Did you come from a small town?
This could be just like any other small town USA, with the old buildings, and it's proud people from an era gone by, living in a much simpler time.
A time when people depended much more on themselves, and didn't give the government much thought in helping them with their struggles.
In fact, saking the government for help, except during the depression, wouldn't have even entered their minds. Self-sufficiency was the only way to live. Yes, they were a stronger people.
Join me on a trip back in time to meet those people, and see the sights of a much simpler time.
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
A Valentines Day Message
Have you taken time to notice, the further we get from the simpler times, the unhappier people seem to become. Take Valentines Day for example. It was, at one time, very uplifting to receive a box of candy, and a card with hearts on it. Now, how would you personally react to that? I, for one, would be overjoyed, but I really like candy, and I am one of those who still keeps things simple, and rare.
I like to see that someone has taken the time to actually think about me, in the course of their day, no matter what has, or has not been bought. Sometimes it's a pretty amazing feeling to find out that someone has been thinking about you. That really has no price to it. I to, like the feeling of surprising someone when they are not expecting it, and it never has to cost anything, or much. Some thoughts are very valuable.
Yes, I am under the impression that we tend to over do things now, or even expect too much, when it truly is the little things that make people most happy. I once got a card that said I meant everything in the world to that person, and kept it for almost 30 years before I let it go. Just a card. When you find the feelings that you for someone have are mutual, it means far more than another gift. That moment you see for the first time, you are thinking the same thing.
I would like to wish you a Happy Valentines Day, and even if you are like me, and are alone, it doesn't mean that you cannot make it a fun day. I usually decorate the house a few weeks before, and make something I know I like for a meal, dessert too of course! You can make anything fun if you want to, and have fun at it too. It's all in the attitude.
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Where Did All the Easter Parades Go, A Trip Back
Remember a time when Easter was fast approaching, and your mom would take you out shopping for a new suit, dress, and/or shoes? You would come home, and carefully put them away in anticipation. You were now all ready for that Special Easter Sunday appearance. First in Church, sometimes very early for the even more special Sunrise Service. Followed by Easter dinner, with all of your relatives and the Easter Egg hunts with your siblings, and cousins.
Join me in another trip down memory lane to a simpler time of dressed up fun in the Easter Parades.
Easter in the early 1900's. Have you ever wondered what it looked like for the Easter Holiday in the 1920's. What were the ladies wearing, what were the kids up to, and what they did special for Easter. Here is what a simpler time looked like, and tasted like too!
Join me in another trip down memory lane to a simpler time of dressed up fun in the Easter Parades.
Easter in the early 1900's. Have you ever wondered what it looked like for the Easter Holiday in the 1920's. What were the ladies wearing, what were the kids up to, and what they did special for Easter. Here is what a simpler time looked like, and tasted like too!
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
A Collection of Vintage Birthday Party Photos
Once again we go back to a simpler time. A moment of happiness, and anticipation. Join me in another trip down memory lane through the photos of past birthday celebrations.
A Photo collection from a simpler time, and place. I hope you enjoy it.
A Photo collection from a simpler time, and place. I hope you enjoy it.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Vintage Toys for Girls and Boys
A collection of old, and vintage photos of boys and girls, and their toys from the early 1900's on. Take a trip back to your, or your grandparents childhood. Relax and enjoy, and please subscribe for more!
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
A Thanksgiving Day Parade Pictorial History, the 1920s and 1930s
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by the U.S.-based department store chain Macy's. The tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit (with both parades being four years younger than the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia). The three-hour Macy's event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thanksgiving Day, and has been televised nationally on NBC since 1952.
In the 1920s, many of Macy's department store employees were first-generation immigrants. Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving with the type of festival their parents had loved in Europe.
In 1924, the annual Thanksgiving parade started by Louis Bamberger in Newark, New Jersey at the Bamberger's store was transferred to New York City by Macy's. In New York, the employees marched to Macy's flagship store on 34th Street dressed in vibrant costumes. There were floats, professional bands and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. At the end of that first parade, as has been the case with every parade since, Santa Claus was welcomed into Herald Square. At this first parade, however, the Jolly Old Elf was enthroned on the Macy's balcony at the 34th Street store entrance, where he was then "crowned" "King of the Kiddies." With an audience of over 250,000 people, the parade was such a success that Macy's declared it would become an annual event.
In the 1920s, many of Macy's department store employees were first-generation immigrants. Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving with the type of festival their parents had loved in Europe.
In 1924, the annual Thanksgiving parade started by Louis Bamberger in Newark, New Jersey at the Bamberger's store was transferred to New York City by Macy's. In New York, the employees marched to Macy's flagship store on 34th Street dressed in vibrant costumes. There were floats, professional bands and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. At the end of that first parade, as has been the case with every parade since, Santa Claus was welcomed into Herald Square. At this first parade, however, the Jolly Old Elf was enthroned on the Macy's balcony at the 34th Street store entrance, where he was then "crowned" "King of the Kiddies." With an audience of over 250,000 people, the parade was such a success that Macy's declared it would become an annual event.
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