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I've been trying to explain about the fairy dust in my house for years but nobody is buying it.
Enjoy your trips down memory lane - so much fun to stroll along with you!
posted by
adnohr
on November 15, 2012 at 1:41 AM
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Kabu
Newpaper boys? Are there any left, anywhere? But a nice warm Aussie Christmas I wouldn't mind, even if it meant I'd have to be hanging upside down all the time! I think snow is vastly overrated...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 14, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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More golden memories; that sounds like a perfect idea for the Holidays that should be happy and warm. Some of the golden, old times were better by my standards. 
posted by
mariss9
on November 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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More golden memories; that sounds like a perfect idea for the Holidays that should be happy and warm. Some of the golden, old times were better by my standards.
posted by
mariss9
on November 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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Kabu
I’d like them here and now to call Black Friday the Day after Thanksgiving again, that is, the first day of the Christmas season love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on November 14, 2012 at 9:33 AM
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yes some of the hottest time of the year was at Christmas, even though it was winter. Now all we hear is the Black Friday sales and most of them are starting on Thanksgiving day. How things change over the years
posted by
Lanetay
on November 14, 2012 at 8:17 AM
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sounds like a wonderful time and what the holiday is about....spending time with family and friends enjoying it
posted by
Annicita
on November 14, 2012 at 6:10 AM
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That "fairy dust" sounds like the sight to see...I imagine those later hours on Christmas Eve were a bit hit with those who had some last minute shopping to do.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 14, 2012 at 5:33 AM
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I think that the slower time meant that things became more special. We seem to be somewhat jaded now
posted by
lionreign
on November 14, 2012 at 3:56 AM
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The only good thing about shop buying is one hands over what is says on the article.
One has to watch out for postal charges that sometimes double the price, I always try to get free postage, well half heartily.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 13, 2012 at 11:13 PM
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I always do my Christmas shopping on Christmas eve, the people seem nicer on that night for some reason.
posted by
UtahJay
on November 13, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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I've missed your wonderful stories. This one is lovely. I remember when stores closed early and weren't open on Sunday too!
posted by
dancin_grandma
on November 13, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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I remember in NZ how the shops closed so early and everything was so quiet after that..loved the story Kabu - brings back memories too.
posted by
shobana
on November 13, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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Kabu
I loved this story. We did not have store openings on Sunday either. And five o'clock was it. I remember. Oh the times were much nicer I think.
posted by
Justi
on November 13, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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I am so glad you cherish these memories.....I do as well.
posted by
Straightforward
on November 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
Pretty special post love remembering our very special first date, and the post just was full of interesting items.That bit of shopping I did online recently, from Hazelden, was grand larceny I won't be Christmas shopping there love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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Shopping, especially with a gaggle of kids along, was a dreaded chore.
Not so bad now, with gift cards the recipient can use online. There's a lot of noise this week about some of the big box stores opening on Thanksgiving night. I don't understand why all the brouhaha, unless it's a publicity gimmick. People don't have to shop just because the store's open. I really enjoyed your description of Christmas in the summer time and long ago -- that was very appealing and reads like great fun. 
posted by
Pat_B
on November 13, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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Great Post! It seems that stores claim to make life easier with all there products and inventions but it also seems we are more stressed and find less time for others than we did many years ago. I still do many things in the 'Old Fashion Way' and yet appreciate the microwave. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on November 13, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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