History of Christmas Toys

[Pholma Pris]

The toy industry came into being around the same time as Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem "A Visit From Saint Nicholas." The picture of Santa Clause bringing toys to children on Christmas day was so endearing that parents fell in step. Tin toys were first produced in 1848 for Christmas by a company called the Philadelphia Tin Toy Manufactory. In the 1850s a clock maker introduced moving mechanisms into toys. Popular children's Christmas toys in the past include Christmas toy train sets, Christmas plush toys, and video games. Movie tie-ins do especially well during the holidays. Today manufacturers introduce new lines around the holidays, and children are always ready to receive the latest and greatest toys.

[Ol' Black Pete]

This is a good thread. I want to see more of this. Looks like I'll have to do some research myself. Thanks for getting this ball rolling Pholma!

[Pholma Pris]

Thank you Ol' Black Pete, thanks a lot for your reply, Advanced Christmas wishes

[santacla]

That is a nice description of events.



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The toy industry came into being around the same time as Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem "A Visit From Saint Nicholas." The picture of Santa Clause bringing toys to children on Christmas day was so endearing that parents fell in step. Tin toys were first produced in 1848 for Christmas by a company called the Philadelphia Tin Toy Manufactory. In the 1850s a clock maker introduced moving mechanisms into toys. Popular children's Christmas toys in the past include Christmas toy train sets, Christmas plush toys, and video games. Movie tie-ins do especially well during the holidays. Today manufacturers introduce new lines around the holidays, and children are always ready to receive the latest and greatest toys.

[Winter]

Great stuff! Learning the history on modern day products is always interesting.

[vanni]

very interesting...........thanks 4 d information

[denver8]

The toy industry came into being around the same time as Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem "A Visit From Saint Nicholas." The picture of Santa Clause bringing toys to children on Christmas day was so endearing that parents fell in step. Tin toys were first produced in 1848 for Christmas by a company called the Philadelphia Tin Toy Manufactory. In the 1850s a clock maker introduced moving mechanisms into toys. Popular children's Christmas toys in the past include Christmas toy train sets, Christmas plush toys, and video games. Movie tie-ins do especially well during the holidays. Today manufacturers introduce new lines around the holidays, and children are always ready to receive the latest and greatest toys.

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[Frothy]

It sure is nice to know how toys came to be, and how the concept of Santa Claus bringing toys to children started.

[Jina]

I'm sure everyone has figured out it is the retailers who push the toy gift giving at Christmas. Yet I enjoyed toys sooo much when I was a child and when it came time for me to buy toys for my children it seemed I enjoyed them more than they did.

[Frothy]

I'm sure everyone has figured out it is the retailers who push the toy gift giving at Christmas. Yet I enjoyed toys sooo much when I was a child and when it came time for me to buy toys for my children it seemed I enjoyed them more than they did.

I think it's the way their eye light up that makes it all worthwhile Children are the best recipients. They appreciate everything!

[thomaskevin]

Nice & Informative Post.. thanks for sharing!!!