I love this book and it's not only a great and endearing read but it makes a nice table decoration, unto itself. it's chock-full of beautiful, full-color memorabilia. Ads, toys, postcards, food and lots of comparative prices from the time.
The inside cover reads:
Christmas has always been special. But the Christmases during and after World War II were just a little more special. Men stationed on palm-covered islands dreamed of snowmen and winter wonderlands. Home front families looked forward to the day when "home for keeps" would be a reality. And when that day finally came, the celebration was enormous. Christmas acquired a jubilant glow, a festive lavishness that persists to this day. From toy catalogs to Bubbler lights to Rudolph's bright red nose, a vast number of today's traditions date back to that special time. Bursting with visual icons and images, trimmed with sparkling and informative text, It's a Wonderful Christmas celebrats the era in high style. If you've ever wondered how the tradition of department store Santa's got started, or what the all-time most popular Christmas song is, this is the place to look.
It's a Wonderful Christmas is for everyone who loves Christmas---and for everyone whom, "happy holidays" conjures memories of home movies, "The Chipmunk Song", glittering store windows, and Santa relaxing with and ice cold Coca-Cola. A must have to treasure, now and for years to come.
That about says it all!!!!!!
Check it out here....
It's a Wonderful Christmas
sometimes i think that i was born in the wrong time. i love to think about how simple life used to be in america. it makes me sad to think that things are so different now. they have definately changed for the worse in my opinion. i'm just so old fashioned! 
i wish i could have experienced those things, or maybe i did...in a past life.
