Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!
Mid Century Living
057 - Mid Century Christmas Special
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Join us on our 2024 Christmas Special as we cover the best of the midcentury Christmas celebrations! Listen to learn all about midcentury decorations such as the Aluminum Tree and what everyone was asking Santa for in the 1950s.
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SHOW NOTES:
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055 - Mid Century Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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056 - Mid Century Toys
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A Midcentury Christmas Dinner (home video)
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Bubble Lights - How they work!
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Taste of Home Article - https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/christmas-in-the-1950s/?srsltid=AfmBOop-nHmvhtEDEuG5M-4OYbyE8C49OnZN4hOEWIAMejYdJGXNNA1w
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The Christmas that Became the Future - https://www.historyisnowmagazine.com/blog/tag/Christmas+in+1950s+America
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History of Food Timeline - https://www.foodtimeline.org/christmasfood.html
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Bubble Lights - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_light
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Popcorn Garland - https://parade.com/628338/solanahawkenson/7-fun-facts-about-popcorn-garland-for-national-popcorn-string-day/
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Tinsel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinsel
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Celebrations - https://retrohousewifegoesgreen.com/1950s-christmas-celebration/
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Toys - https://jocohistory.wordpress.com/2020/11/29/christmas-gifts-from-the-fifties/
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