As an American expatriate who has long lived in Sweden, I still sometimes struggle with the cultural differences in Christmas celebrations between the two countries. This time of year, along with the 4th of July, are when I feel the most homesick for the United States. While both nations embrace the spirit of the season,…
The 1990s were an iconic decade for children’s toys, with a lineup of groundbreaking and nostalgic favorites that defined a generation. As Christmas approached each year, kids eagerly circled their chosen treasures in catalogs or wrote heartfelt letters to Santa, hoping their dreams would be waiting under the tree. Tickle Me Elmo Fever No conversation…
Some of the most beloved holiday films of all time debuted in the 90s, becoming staples for family viewing. When the decade kicked off with a classic like “Home Alone” in 1990, the bar was set very high for the next 10 years. Home Alone and the sequel set in New York two years later…
The first week of December has come and gone … so how’s your holiday shopping going? In the 1990s, this ritual usually started with the arrival of retail Christmas catalogues in the mailbox, which families loved and postal workers dreaded. In the pre-digital era, Christmas catalogues were an eagerly awaited source of inspiration. Retail giants…
It seems that a couple of Santa’s elves have infiltrated the programming staff of 90s Plus Radio! (We thought they were dressed a bit impractically … but we don’t judge!) Sharp-eared listeners have undoubtedly noticed their influence in the holiday music that’s entered the rotation recently. It turns out that they love 90s music as…
For many folks, the best part of the traditional Thanksgiving feast is the leftovers. This can be especially true for those who did the actual cooking. Roasting a whole turkey is big project, to say nothing of the preparation that goes into the traditional accompaniments, and then coordinating the timing of every dish so that…
