Changing views of Santa across generations study
A comparison of 1896 and 1977 surveys in Lincoln Nebraska tracks children’s beliefs about Santa Claus. 1896 children attributed more superhuman powers, while 1977 children saw Santa as more human. Both groups recalled learning the truth via different sources and expressed varied attitudes on passing on the myth to maintain happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady T. Benjamin Jr
Jacqueline F. Langley
Rosalie J. Hall
Psychology Today
University of Nebraska
Frances E. Duncombe
Santa Claus
Lincoln
Neb
Santa
Wonder Woman
Spiderman
Batman
Duncombe
D. Keith Osborn
Janie D. Osborn
Christmas 1979 bittersweet reflections from a troubled world
A 1979 Christmas column contrasts personal joy with global suffering. It notes tragedies in Du Quoin and West Frankfort, hostage fears in Iran, rising inflation, and unemployment, while praising Mother Teresa's choice to fund feeding in India. The piece closes with a call for balanced hope and a reminder that God blesses everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
West Frankfort
Iran
Mother Teresa
Theorld
India
God
Carter
Toy trends shift as Barbie ages and gadgets rise
The report notes Barbie at 20 with Ken and fashion accessories, while a new Kissing Barbie mimics lip action. Ken cannot kiss back. Science sets and building toys surge, with electronic games and space action figures leading sales, totaling over $200.
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Ken
Barbie
Holiday holidays not linked to King birthday or Christmas Eve
Washington cautions on MLK Jr birthday as a federal holiday with a $194 million payroll cost while Christmas Eve is declared a federal holiday by President Carter. The piece notes toy controversy as electronics and classic games draw debate over social development and violence glorification.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
Dwight Eisenhower
Chilren
Maniac
Mindbuster
Wildfire
Simon
Monopoly
GI Joe
Barbra
Perfect gift: Solid state parents spoof manual
Russell Baker presents instructions for assembling MOMMY AND DADDY a satirical kit from Wojihoji. The piece imitates a consumer manual for a miniaturized electronic toy while lampooning domestic dynamics and warning of aggressive behavior and control.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
U.S
Mommy
Daddy
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Jerry Lower
Hazel Talley
Jackson County
Heath Crews
Pomona
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