In 1989 my oldest daughter made up a little booklet for family members with her memories of Christmas in the 1960s. Since then, I get it out every year and read it – and cry. It’s a very accurate depiction of our family’s Christmas and this year she put it on her blog in PDF form. For those who grew up in the 1960s or who raised children in that era, it might be a fun read.
http://www.nudged2write.com/archives/3219
Happy Christmas Eve.
I enjoyed reading the article, and it reminded me somewhat of my family’s Christmases in the 1960′s. I usually watch A Child’s Christmas in Wales every year but I only had a VCR copy. Now I will have to buy a DVD copy. Some of my ancestors on my mother’s side came from Wales.
Memories are fun; I also chuckled at the name of your daughter’s blog, Nudged2write. I once signed up for one of those correspondence writing courses too–only I didn’t like the salesman who came to discuss it and ended up not taking it.
Thanks for sharing that link, Lillian. I’m anxious to read it and see how it matches my memories of Christmas those years.
Hello Lillian.
I am Linda McCready, and in 1958 I created the recipe for “Mt. Shasta Cookies”. I was the primary baker for my family of 10, and was constantly trying to come up with something different. This recipe began as a standard shortbread made with brown sugar and chopped walnuts. I love macaroons, so decided to try topping the cookies with macaroon mix. The result was such a huge hit that I spent many of my free hours making more and more … and more. The local newspaper carried Family Weekly magazine on Sundays, and one week they had a notice of a recipe contest for teenagers. I sent in the recipe and promptly forgot about it. Early in December of 1958 a man knocked on our door, introduced himself as a reporter for the Sacramento Union, and announced I had won the grand prize. My prize was a week-long stay in Chicago, over Christmas holidays, a slew of events such as plays, ballet, Ice Capades, museums etc. etc, and finally a gala luncheon with representatives of the food companies who advertised in Family Weekly. An amazing experience for a 15-year-old. Now I am 70, and still remember it clearly.
I am glad my recipe is still being used, and appreciate your sharing it with others.
Linda