Take a journey down memory lane as
we explore some of the most soughtafter
gifts of the decades.
You’ve made your holiday
wish list and checked it
twice. This year, most adult
lists likely include Apple watches
or anything with smart technology,
and kids are still asking for L.O.L.
Surprise items or a Nintendo Switch.
Holiday wish lists have changed
quite a bit through the years. Let’s
take a look at some of the most popular
holiday gifts of the past several
decades and see how they compare.
Groovy Gifts to Give
The ‘70s were a time for entertainment
and technology. Holiday
buzz centered on up-and-coming
products that were fun and made
life convenient.
Atari 2600: This system revolutionized
the world of gaming and had
a good 15-year run. It kept kids of
this era occupied with games like
Combat, Space Invaders and Pac-
Man. An Atari came complete with
the console, two joysticks, two paddle
controllers and a game to get you
started, making it one of the most
exciting gifts to open on Christmas
morning.
VCR: The video cassette recorder
was the original way to record shows that you couldn’t While they were first produced years prior, VCRs became popular
in the U.S. during the late Sony and JVC created VHS tapes respectively,recording
easy and affordable.Polaroid Camera: to document those special moments
through the year than with a Polaroid
SX-70 Land Camera? The onestep
instant camera was the first of
its kind. Users simply had to snap
a photo and wait about a minute
for it to develop on its own. Once
unwrapped, the rest of the holiday
was likely spent taking photos of
family and maybe even that holiday
dinner spread.
Choice Items for Under
the Tree
The ‘80s were a mixed bag of
included everything from
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it was no more apparent Swatch Watch. The fun of these casual
time pieces was in their vibrant
colors, which could be matched to
any outfit. That also meant that you
couldn’t have just one.
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