From lighting a real candle on the branch of an indoor Christmas tree, to a well-dressed family singing carols on a stairwell in the home, this lovely collection of nostalgic photos reveal how children from a bygone era celebrated the festive season.
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Christmas Truce 1914: Amazing Photos of British and German Troops Meeting in No Man’s Land on the Western Front
The Christmas Truce of 1914 stands as one of the most poignant moments of World War I, highlighting the shared humanity amidst the horrors of war. This brief cessation of hostilities occurred along the Western Front during the first Christmas of the conflict, bringing together German and British soldiers in an unexpected and touching displayContinue reading “Christmas Truce 1914: Amazing Photos of British and German Troops Meeting in No Man’s Land on the Western Front”
43 Wonderful Photos of People on Christmas Morning From the 1960s & 1970s
Christmas mornings in the 1960s and 1970s were often filled with a mix of anticipation, tradition, and joy. Families would wake up early, the excitement palpable as children rushed to the tree to see what Santa Claus had left for them. The living room, often decorated with tinsel, colorful lights, and handmade ornaments, was theContinue reading “43 Wonderful Photos of People on Christmas Morning From the 1960s & 1970s”
50 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Celebrities at Christmas
30 Wonderful Photographs That Show Everyday Life in Italy During the 1960s
26 Famous Gangsters From The 1920s & 1930s
The terms “gangster” and “mobster” are mostly used in the United States to refer to members of criminal organizations associated with Prohibition. In 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution banned the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption. Many gangs sold alcohol illegally for profit, and used acute violence to stakeContinue reading “26 Famous Gangsters From The 1920s & 1930s”
FREE ARTICLE – December 14, 2024
Subscribe to Yesterday Today Blog to receive updates on the most current posts, and the best part is- IT’S FREE!!!: Italian peasant girl. Photograph by James Wallace Black, 1825-1896. Photo taken in 1861. #Italy https://amzn.to/49hVK7v “In Poverty Gap, West 28 Street – an English coal heaver’s home.” New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, 1880-1890s.Continue reading “FREE ARTICLE – December 14, 2024”
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This article is FREE but should you wish to support us on a monthly basis you may do so below by clicking on the “Subscribe” button. Your support will go a long way in helping us to provide you, our readers, the best possible historical content. If you are unable to commit to a monthlyContinue reading “FREE ARTICLE – December 12, 2024”
46 Vintage Photographs Show Street Scenes in Chicago During the Early 1970s
Life was good during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Railroad provided employment, church’s influenced a lot of people, heavy duty industry was still in the city, keeping people busy and employed kept a lot of people out of trouble. On Diversey Parkway and Halsted Street, there used to be all kinds of small family-ownedContinue reading “46 Vintage Photographs Show Street Scenes in Chicago During the Early 1970s”
Amazing Vintage Photographs of People at Home From the 1900s
A typical Edwardian interior was something new and cheerful. Fresh and light colors composed most of the interiors in this period. It saw the beginning of a deviation from the formal to informal. Furnitures started being made of bamboo and wicker. They were made in various styles which included baroque, rococo and empire. Modern creativityContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photographs of People at Home From the 1900s”
