Lunar New Year in New York City: A Glimpse of the Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1960s, Chinese New Year in Manhattan’s Chinatown was a vibrant explosion of culture and community, […]
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Party Like It’s 1953: Found Color Slides of a New Year’s Eve Costume Bash
This post was originally published on this siteStep inside a time machine to December 31, 1953. These rare, found color slides, via Phrena, capture the […]
Who Did Penny for the Guy Back in the Day?
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, “Penny for the Guy” was a ubiquitous part of British childhood. Before the rise […]
Amazing Photos From The Beatles Christmas Show of 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe Beatles’ Christmas Show of 1963 was a grand variety production conceived by their manager, Brian Epstein, who […]
The Appearance of Pink Christmas Trees in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1950s and 1960s, American culture was obsessed with the future, science, and progress. Traditional green trees […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capturing Cozy Christmas Gatherings in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteStep back in time to an era of silver tinsel, heartfelt smiles, and the soft glow of Technicolor […]
A Gallery of 51 Wonderful Christmas Covers of The New Yorker Magazine During the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe New Yorker is an American magazine featuring journalism, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry. It […]
30 Polaroid Shots of Pets at Home During Christmas in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, taking photos of pets at home during Christmas became popular for several overlapping cultural, […]
30 Publicity Photos From the Set of the 1954 Classic “White Christmas”
This post was originally published on this siteWhite Christmas is a 1954 American musical film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, […]
46 Nostalgic Photos From the Set of “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
This post was originally published on this site It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) is one of the most beloved American films ever made, an emotional […]
Funny Photos of Classic Hollywood Stars Walking Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Golden Age of Hollywood, it was a common publicity stunt for movie studios to stage seasonal […]
‘Freedom from Want’ – The Story Behind Norman Rockwell’s Iconic Thanksgiving Painting in 1943
This post was originally published on this siteFreedom from Want, also known as The Thanksgiving Picture or I’ll Be Home for Christmas, is the third […]
Yvonne Craig in a Photoshoot for Christmas in 1967
This post was originally published on this siteYvonne Craig participated in a Christmas-themed publicity photoshoot on October 7, 1967, for the third season of the […]
Nirvana Singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” for RuPaul, 1993
This post was originally published on this siteNirvana singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” for Rupaul’s talk show backstage at their 1993 Saturday Night […]
The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair: A Vision of Tomorrow
This post was originally published on this siteHeld in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was a dazzling showcase of innovation, […]
1950s Halloween: Simple and Homemade Charm
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, Halloween costumes for children were a charming blend of simplicity and homemade creativity. Unlike today’s […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs From a 1960 Costume Contest and Halloween Party Somewhere in Los Angeles
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare photos from a 1960 Halloween party and costume contest in Los Angeles, captured by LIFE photographer […]
Two People Dressed as the Twin Towers at the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, 2001
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos of two people dressed as the Twin Towers were taken during the 2001 Greenwich Village Halloween […]
30 Fascinating Vintage Snaps of People Dressing in DIY Robot Costumes for Halloween From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRobot costumes have a rich history for Halloween, particularly becoming a popular DIY and cultural phenomenon starting in […]
Fascinating Photos of the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe New York World’s Fair of 1964–65 was one of the largest and most ambitious international exhibitions of […]
Fascinating Photos of Expo 67 in Montreal
This post was originally published on this siteExpo 67, officially known as the 1967 International and Universal Exposition, was a world’s fair held in Montreal, […]
40 Beautiful Vintage Photos From the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair was an international exposition held in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York […]
1984 Blue Moon Festival Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThese fascinating photos from Simon Evans captured people at the Blue Moon Festival in 1984. This was one […]
Fourth of July Parade Winner, 1900
This post was originally published on this siteLeela McAdam (nee McCabe), winner of the best decorated bicycle for the 1900 Fourth of July parade in […]
Lill Lindfors Losing Her Skirt at Eurovision Song Contest 1985
This post was originally published on this siteThe Eurovision Song Contest 1985 was the 30th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on May 4, […]