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What are the Best Christmas Gifts Through the Decades?
By Product Expert | Posted in Fun Stuff, Holiday on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 at 6:19 pm
As Christmas Day approaches and children of all ages get excited about the gifts they are about to give and receive. Inevitably one of those gifts, given or received, will fall flat and a courteous smile will be shared along with the obligatory “thank you”, when all we really wanted was an Official Red Ryder BB Gun. Gift giving has become more and more extravagant throughout the decades, and something as easy as exchanging simple gifts of affection has evolved into the extravagant event that it is today. Take a little glimpse into Christmas past with the Christmas wish lists of children through the decades, and see the evolution of gift giving.
Christmas Gifts through the Decades
1910’s
Rocking Horse – 1910
Raggedy Ann Dolls – 1915
Lionel Trains – 1915
1920’s
Radio Flyer Wagon – 1927
Yo-Yo – 1928
Joy Buzzers -1928
1930’s
Monopoly – 1936
Army Men – 1938
1940’s
Red Ryder BB Gun – 1940
Magic Eight Ball -1944
Slinky -1945
1950’s
Mr. Potato Head – 1952
Play-Doh – 1956
Silly Putty – 1957
Barbie – 1959
1960’s
Easy-Bake Oven – 1963
G.I Joe – 1964
Twister – 1966
Hot Wheels – 1968
Lego’s – 1969
1970’s
Lite-Brite – 1970
Pet Rock – 1975
Star Wars Figurines – 1977
1980’s
Rubik’s Cube – 1980
Care Bears – 1983
Cabbage Patch Kids – 1983
Transformers – 1984
Teddy Ruxpin – 1985
Nintendo – 1985
Koosh Balls – 1988
1990’s
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – 1990
Super Soaker – 1991
Barney – 1992
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – 1994
Beanie Babies – 1995
Tickle Me Elmo – 1996
Furby – 1998
2000’s
Razor Scooter – 2000
Bratz – 2001
Nintendo Wii – 2008
Guitar Hero – 2005
