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Category Archives: holiday post
1928 Children’s Book Recommendations From a Former Chicago Public Librarian, Just in Time for Christmas…
Since my previous Christmas book recommendations were popular last year, I figured I’d try another one. This time around, however, we’re focusing on children’s books. ~*~ Today’s 1928 recommendations come from Agatha L. Shea, a former Supervisor of Children’s Services at … Continue reading
Hallowe’en How-To: Tell The Future at Your Vintage Halloween Party
One hundred years ago, Halloween was about…love? ❤ ~*~ Maidens their fate may tell on this Hallowe’en. Of him they love so well learn on this Hallowe’en. Learn what his trade may be, If he’ll be true to thee. Maybe … Continue reading
A Bit of Holiday Fun: Boozy Easter Eggs from 1932
“How much for the eggs?” John Huntley asked, eyeing the large display of Easter candy on the delicatessen’s counter. He’d heard the stuff had been selling like hot cakes, and no one was sure why—but being a Prohibition agent, he … Continue reading
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Tagged boozy Easter eggs, Easter bootlegging, Easter in the 1920s
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Some Old-School Superstitions for Valentine’s Day
“Valentines? Why, I never get a valentine,” said a teenage debutante to a Tribune society reporter in 1931.1 “Young men don’t even know that Feb. 14th is Valentine’s Day anymore.”2 Her counterpart in 1922 agreed. The practice of sending and … Continue reading
Ring in the New Year With Some “Dry” Prohibition Drinks
Want to ring in the New Year with an unusual 1920s twist? Why not try a Prohibition cocktail…without any alcohol? ~*~ DRINKS THAT “CHEER BUT DON’T INEBRIATE”: NEW YEAR’S MOCK-TAILS While New Year’s Eve in the Roaring Twenties tends to … Continue reading
Turtle Soup and Oyster Stew: A New England Jazz Age Thanksgiving
Hello everyone! As you know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and American tables will be overflowing with mashed potatoes, turkey, and pumpkin pie, to name but a few…though sea turtle soup, oyster stew, and broiled lobster probably won’t be on the menu! … Continue reading
Hallowe’en How-To: What Food to Serve at Your Vintage Halloween Party
Congratulations, dear readers! What with the invitations mailed and the house decorated, you’re almost ready to hold your vintage Halloween party! Now you just need one more thing: food! Lucky for you, vintage Halloween fare is simple to prepare…though not all … Continue reading
Hallowe’en How-To: Decorate Your Home for Halloween With Vintage Flair
“A paste-pot, some orange and black cardboard and crepe paper, white and black ribbon and a lively imagination can produce wonders in the way of creating a spooky atmosphere” for your Halloween party, assured Tribune reporter Sally Lunn in a … Continue reading
Hallowe’en How-To: Make A 1920s Vintage Halloween Party Invitation
Looking to make some vintage invitations for your Halloween party this year? Then follow these steps, and you’ll be stuffing those envelopes in no time. ~*~ Step One: Pick Your Party’s Theme Does your party have a theme, like ghosts, … Continue reading
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Hallowe’en How-To: A Crafty Miniseries for October 2017!
~*~ Hello everyone! Lately I’ve noticed a big uptick in last year’s Halloween post, How to Make a REAL 1920s Halloween Costume. So, in light of that, I thought it might be fun to do a short mini-series on how to … Continue reading
