Merry Christmas to all of you out there on the interweb! I know this year’s Christmas celebrations are probably going to be vastly different for most of us. But I hope we can all still find magic in the season, and that everyone has a safe and happy holiday. As for me and mine, it’s…
Month: December 2020
My Virtual Christmas Tree
Way back in 2014, Matt at Dinosaur Dracula unleashed on the world an idea to create a virtual Christmas tree. It was an awesome idea, but I didn’t heed his advice until this year. I’m glad I waited actually. 2020 has been such a year, that making this was a much-needed distraction. While he printed…
What I Got For Christmas in 1986
In an earlier post here on Retro Ramblings, I posted about how 1986 was the year Santa became real for me. I briefly talked about some of the things I got for Christmas that year, but those little snippets just don’t do all those wonderful toys justice. So here, in detail, is what I got…
Christmas Glasses From Arbys
In another Christmas-themed edition of Retro Ramblings, I want to talk about a product that has always screamed “Christmas” to me. It’s something my mom was very fond of, so I’ve gained an appreciation for it as I’ve gotten older as well. Let’s take a quick look at when Arby’s used to offer special sets…
Weekend Reading – 12/20/20
Here are a few nostalgia filled articles for you to enjoy this weekend. ‘Christmas Vacation’: 6 Injuries That Should Have Sent Clark to the Hospital (via Rediscover the ’80s) Pifall Harry & the Christmas Road Trip (via The Retro Network) Toys From the 1992 JC Penny Christmas Catalog (via Dinosaur Dracula) Saved By the Bell:…