Christmas Wishes: A Catalog of Vintage Holiday Treats & Treasures (Antiques Collectables) [Hardcover]

Tim Hollis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Antiques Collectables | Publication Date: July 16, 2010

"What a joy! Live your favorite Christmases over again with this sugar-sprinkled guidebook of magic memories." --Karal Ann Marling, Author of Merry Christmas

A nostalgic look at Christmas in the mid-twentieth century

Memorable color illustrations

From plastic nativity scenes to aluminum trees, Christmas became a major marketing extravaganza in America in the mid-twentieth century. This book recalls the holiday between 1940 and 1970, courtesy of department stores, five and tens, toy manufacturers, publishing houses, and record companies. Boomers and Gen-Xers will relive memories of special holiday toys and treats, Christmas children's books by Little Golden and Wonder, holiday music released by Peter Pan and Disneyland records, and merchandising characters such as Frosty the Snowman and Montgomery Ward's Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Liberally illustrated with vintage ads, book covers, record sleeves, and photographs.

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"What a joy! Live your favorite Christmases over again with this sugar-sprinkled guidebook of magic memories." (Karal Ann Marling Author of Merry Christmas )

About the Author

Tim Hollis lives in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the recognized authority on the South's roadside history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (July 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811705072
• ISBN-13: 978-0811705073
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, July 30, 2010

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C. Woller (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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I pre-ordered this book and was very excited when it finally arrived. I was not disappointed! If you love nostalgia & Christmas, this book is for you! The stories about how our favorite vintage Christmas decorations and characters came to be was fascinating. The color illustrations are fabulous and the pictures of the author during his childhood at Christmas adds a special touch that invokes memories of Christmas day during my childhood. I recommend you buy this book and take a trip down your own memory lane.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new literary holiday tradition has arrived!, October 18, 2010

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Bill Smith (Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Christmas Wishes: A Catalog of Vintage Holiday Treats & Treasures (Antiques Collectables) (Hardcover)

From author, historian and pop culture archivist Tim Hollis comes his newest book, "Christmas Wishes: A Catalog Of Vintage Holiday Treats And Treasures." And if you think the title is a mouth full- wait until you see what the inside of this fabulous book holds! Tim takes the reader on a holiday stroll down memory lane. You'll be reminded of pajamas with the feet in them, colorful story books and records that extoll the wonders of the season. The tasty candies and baked goods, the decorations and trees we fondly remember, and the thrill of Christmas morning and its many suprises and wonders.
I was so fortunate to be able to contribute many images which Tim used in this great book. Having grown up in the time frame celebrated within the pages of this book, it is a keepsake that you will want to read and explore again and again. If you or anyone that you know loves the holiday season- this book is for you and would make the perfect gift for others. This book will no doubt become a tradition during the holiday season and all year round!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure joy!, November 27, 2010

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Julie Dapper "christinaros" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Christmas Wishes: A Catalog of Vintage Holiday Treats & Treasures (Antiques Collectables) (Hardcover)

For anyone who grew up in the 1950's and 1960's, this is your Christmas Mecca. Tim Hollis writes with sensitivity and with a passion for in-depth research into this magical period. He reawakens memories of long lost toys, books, records and the magic of long gone department stores and five and dimes. Thank you Tim! Your book is a true and valuable gift to American culture and to the eternal child in everyone.