Christmas breakfast has a long tradition in my family. Actually, it’s more of a brunch than a breakfast since it usually takes place at about 10:30 or 11 a.m., after any little... more
A Merry Christmas to All, from the Kennedy White House
A lot of us have been opening our mailboxes each day since Thanksgiving to find Christmas cards among the bills and junk mail. My wife and I have noticed that since a... more
Well-Wishes For Collecting Antique Rotograph Postcards
Last week, I posted this antique “Happy New Year’s” postcard from The Rotograph Co., N.Y. With a copyright date of 1907, the postcard oddly depicts “good wishes” for 1908. After stating my... more
Mid-Century Christmas Memory: Putz Villages
A while back I attended an auction and bought a box filled with Christmas decorations. The box lot included some Shiny Brite ornaments, a few of the brush and wood trees, and... more
Creepy Christmas : Mezco Toyz’ Nohell
What is it about Christmas that brings out the horror? Is is the cold winter nights, or the idea that an obese man is going to break into your house? Or is... more
