Food for thought: Holiday wish list from 1913

What a difference a century makes. I recently ran across a list of children’s most requested Christmas gifts from 1913. No iPhone, X-Box, or designer label clothing. While some of the items — dolls, candy, skates — still resonate today, the list clearly reflects a simpler time:

• Candy
• Nuts
• Rocking horse
• Doll
• Mittens/Gloves
• Toy Train
• Oranges
• Books
• Hankerchiefs
• Skates

Yes, things were much simpler in 1913, and some would argue that we’ve become too materialistic with our big screen televisions and SUVs. Maybe, but after I wrap this up I’m heading outside to clear a foot of snow off my driveway, and am thankful that I have a snowblower, not an old wooden shovel to do the job.

Happy holidays to you and yours.

Your turn. Does this list represent a better, more practical time? Or is it more important to appreciate what you have, whatever era you live?

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