Good Old Days - November/December 2023

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Christmas Traditions From Childhood
What were your holiday traditions? From fruitcake and kielbasa to carols and Christmas recitals, we remember the dazzling sights, music and tastes of the holidays.

Historical Events You'll Never Forget
You'll never forget where you were when Sputnik was launched or when President Kennedy was assassinated. Readers share fascinating memories of their connections with history.

Holidays on the Home Front
Wartime changed the ways we celebrated Christmas, but made extra-special memories. We look back on surprise homecomings, rationing for war efforts and spending the holidays overseas on army bases.

Good Old Days Magazine Description:

Good Old Days is a history magazine that focuses on America's favorite memories and warm thoughts from the years 1930 through 1960.

Good Old Days magazine has been sharing reader-provided stories, recollections and photos from days gone by since 1964. Billed as the original nostalgia magazine, this easy-to-read collection of memories captivates both young and old alike. The publisher of Good Old Days magazine continues to uphold its mission of enabling creativity, nurturing memories and upholding positive values, even after all this time.

Each bi-monthly issue contains many reader-submitted stories about the past. Previous article titles include: The Magic Box on the Wall, the ringing meant something exciting was about to happen; Sunny Side Up, her dad's breakfasts were unforgettable; Good Old Days on Wheels -- Our Sunday Ride, the trips seemed boring and monotonous until ...; Party Line Rules, there was a catch to that new phone; The School Next Door, they never had a reason to be tardy; Bartering for Back-to-School Shoes, brown eggs developed into brown shoes; Home Remedies -- Sweet Treatments, it sounds too good to be true, but a candy cure might work for you; and From the Archives -- Nothing to Fear, his dad dished out a fitting punishment.