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A Date With Infamy
A Date With Infamy
By Jack Skinner
Hearing his mom cry made him understand something was terribly wrong.
A Fun and Comical Christmas in Germany
A Fun and Comical Christmas in Germany
By Toni Boozer
Here's proof that Santa and the Sears Wish Book really did go all over the world.
A Kielbasa Tradition
A Kielbasa Tradition
By Dave Borowski
This Christmas tradition is celebrated by this family to this day.
A Toddler During World War II
A Toddler During World War II
By Rhonda R. Baird
These sisters learned to carry on with their lives while their dad was at war.
A USO Kind of December
A USO Kind of December
By John Scanlan
It was a night to remember, with smiling soldiers, dancers and gut-busting laughs for this family.
Caroling in the 1940s
Caroling in the 1940s
By Jewell Johnson
They spread Christmas joy to everyone in town and to one another.
Christmas Season Starts With Songs
Christmas Season Starts With Songs
By Barbara Tebben
Making their home ready for the holidays meant playing music greats and required lots of training.
Favorite Season
Favorite Season
By Ed Tar
Ice hockey was his pastime during the winter months.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
By Lee Stevens
Holiday traditions may change here and there, but the memories they bring back never will.
Glad They Met
Glad They Met
By Dick Daniels
It seemed their romance was meant to be, and it lasted for over 60 years.
Good Old Days in the Kitchen -- From Grandma With Love
Good Old Days in the Kitchen -- From Grandma With Love
By Georgia Kohart
Nothing captures the feelings we get from our grandmothers like homemade cookies.
Good Old Days on Wheels -- Mr. D and Me
Good Old Days on Wheels -- Mr. D and Me
By Lynn Assimacopoulos
Even after 60 years, her memories of her driver's test and the examiner were clear to her.
Letters to Santa
Letters to Santa
By Arlene Shovald
The Big Guy knew this family exchanged gifts on Christmas Eve.
Looking Hollywood Way -- Meet the Smith Family
Looking Hollywood Way -- Meet the Smith Family
By Michael O'Donnell
Although filmed during World War II, audiences appreciated being reminded of happier times.
My Dad, JFK and Me
My Dad, JFK and Me
By Steve Patschke
A voice and a touch that will forever be in his memory.
My Little Brother
My Little Brother
By Arlene Shovald
When no little brother was on the horizon, the next best thing was to request one from the Sears Wish Book.
Night of Wonder
Night of Wonder
By Ruth G. Smith
It may have been the same program every year, but it was different every time.
On the Way Home
On the Way Home
By Madeline DeVanero-Ihnken
It was the best surprise any family could ask for during wartime.
Santa Sees Double
Santa Sees Double
By Martha Wentley Riley
When it came to sharing their Christmas lists with Santa, these twins would have rather been singles.
Sharing the Beatles
Sharing the Beatles
By Robert Myers
Two events changed this country forever.
Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1
By Steven M. Sybert
Man's first successful venture into space was seen with little effort in this neighborhood.
The Christmas Present That Kept on Giving
The Christmas Present That Kept on Giving
By Lynn Cassity
A special gift from her uncle on his first holiday out of the service still means as much to her today.
Two Christmas Pageants
Two Christmas Pageants
By Thenie Posch as told to Sarah Ashley Posch
Whether the pageant was at school or at home, the spirit of Christmas was everywhere.