Dear Santa: Christmas Wishlists to Santa from 1913 to 2013

MyHeritage, a family history website, went through the historical newspaper collections to find the top 10 gifts requested by children in 1913 compared to today. While children in 1913 were more interested in receiving food and clothes, today children seem intent on only requesting the latest gadget and toy. Check out the lists below and see where your child falls.

 

The MyHeritage list of the most commonly requested gifts from 100 years ago:

1913:

1. Candy

2. Nuts

3. Rocking horse

4. Doll

5. Mittens/gloves

6. Toy train

7. Oranges

8. Books

9. Handkerchiefs

10. Skates 

The items most sought after by today's children:

2013:

1. Furby Boom

2. Teksta Robotic puppy

3. LeapPad Ultra

4. Flying Fairy

5. Bug Hugs Elmo

6. Barbie Dream house

7. Giggly Monkey

8. Nerf Gun

9. Ninja Turtles

10. Lego

Who's your favorite Holiday Icon?

The holidays aren't just about opening Christmas presents and stuffing your face with holiday cookies. It is the one time of year where legendary figures are abundant. From watching "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" to reading 'Twas a Night Before Christmas," each brings one or more holiday icon to life. With so many amazing characters to choose from, we want to know: which Christmas icon is your favorite?

Who's your favorite Christmas figure?
	Santa Claus
	Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
	Frosty the Snow Man
	Jack Frost
	Abominable Snowman
	Mrs. Claus
	The Nutcracker
	The Grinch
	Scrooge
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Christmas Carols: Which One is Your Favorite?

For centuries people have been gathering to sing songs in celebration of Christmas and the holidays. As time passed, those songs became known as Christmas carols and in the 13th century, with the encouragement of St. Francis of Assisi, people began to singing Christmas carols in their native languages. While many songs are in celebration of the Christmas season and the Yuletide, others symbolize the merriment associated with the Christmas traditions of decorating and the expressions of joy, love, hope, and happiness that are associated with the season. What is your favorite Christmas Carol to ring in the holiday season?

What is your favorite Christmas carol?

Winter Wonderland

Silent Night

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Deck the Hall

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

O Holy Night

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Jingle bells

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Thanksgiving History: Meal-Time Taditions

While Thanksgiving may have started out as a religious celebration, over the years it has lost most of its religious significance in American households. Instead of being a day devoted to religious warship it has become a day centered around family, friends, cooking and celebration. While the holiday has evolved over the years, the one tradition that remains the same is eating a bountiful meal and one food staple that has become synonymous with the holiday is Turkey. With over 91% of Americans consuming this flightless bird, it has become the one Thanksgiving tradition almost all Americans share. While other traditional foods, like cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie are common in many households, non are consumed as much as Turkey.