Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

A Fifty Year Christmas Comparison-- Part 2: 1963-2013

TELEVISION SPECIAL

1963--  The Judy Garland Christmas Show
2013--  Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular

COST OF A MAIL-ORDER 2 LB. FRUITCAKE

1963--  $4.25
2013--  $27.95  (You'd think that something that expensive would be more popular)

COST OF MAILING A HOLIDAY CARD

1963--  5 cents
2013--  46 cents

PRICE OF A CHRISTMAS TREE

1963-- $2.50
2013--  $45

MOST POPULAR TOY

1963--  Easy-Bake Oven $15.95
2013--  Big Hugs Elmo  $59.99

Now You Know.  --RoadDog


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