Christmas in the United States during the post-war years (1946–1964) reflected a period of peace, productivity, and prosperity. Americans staged sumptuous Christmases and enjoyed a variety of holiday foods unknown to previous generations. Several films, foods, toys, and television programs of the era have become American Christmas traditions. Once reliant upon Germany for its ornaments,Continue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s”
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28 Funny Vintage Pictures of Dogs and Cats During Christmas
23 Vintage Photos That Show Christmas From the the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
43 Vintage Snapshots of Middle-Aged Women Posing Next to Their Christmas Trees From the 1950s and ’60s
53 Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe During the Filming ‘River of No Return’ in 1954
‘River of No Return’ is a 1954 American Western film directed by Otto Preminger and starring Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe. The screenplay by Frank Fenton is based on a story by Louis Lantz, who borrowed his premise from the 1948 Italian film The Bicycle Thief. It was made in Technicolor and CinemaScope and releasedContinue reading “53 Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe During the Filming ‘River of No Return’ in 1954”
26 Fabulous Photos of Life in Belfast in 1955
Belfast (meaning ‘mouth of the sand-bank ford’) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Ireland. It had a population of 343,542 as of 2019. Belfast suffered greatly duringContinue reading “26 Fabulous Photos of Life in Belfast in 1955”
16 Bizarre Classic Christmas Album Covers
Every year, a handful of new artists try their hand at a Christmas album. It works for some, but for many others, it’s just kind of a weird experiment. It’s more or less expected for a lot of country singers and mainstream pop stars to make at least some kind of holiday offering, but thereContinue reading “16 Bizarre Classic Christmas Album Covers”
40 Amazing Photos Showing Living Room at Christmas Time During the 1950s
The Christmas tree surely becomes the center of attention during the festive season, but there are a lot more things that can illuminate the Christmas spirit for the joyous occasion. And this is true for both contemporary Christmas decoration ideas and the ones used in the past. A set of vintage photos shows what livingContinue reading “40 Amazing Photos Showing Living Room at Christmas Time During the 1950s”
20 Vintage Photos That Show Travel Trailers During the 1940s and 1950s
Travel trailers and caravans vary from basic models which may be little more than a tent on wheels to those containing several rooms with all the furniture and furnishings and equipment of a home. In the United States, the history of travel trailers can be traced back to the early 1920s, when those who enjoyedContinue reading “20 Vintage Photos That Show Travel Trailers During the 1940s and 1950s”
75 Wonderful Vintage Photos That Show What Summer Fun Looked Like From the 1920s to the 1950s
Summer is for many a season of youth and dreams, of lighthearted moments we have longed for, as sunbeams and shadows stretch on hot sidewalks and a nightly breeze, along with crickets’ chirping, serenades our dreamy thoughts. These vintage photos show what summer fun looked like from between the 1920s and 1950s: (Images via LIFEContinue reading “75 Wonderful Vintage Photos That Show What Summer Fun Looked Like From the 1920s to the 1950s”
