The holiday season often recalls nostalgic memories of Christmases past. No one does that better that the CBC Archives. Let's take a peek down memory lane.
Christmas Day 1936. It was a simpler time in Edmonton, Alberta as children enjoy their new skates, sleds and skiis. Listen to the broadcast here.
In December 1960, aluminium Christmas trees were all the rage in Canada. Listen to the December 22, 1960 radio broadcast here.
Christmas dinner is always something to look forward to. In December 1944, Canadian troops ate their Christmas dinner in a farmhouse near the Dutch front. Listen to the radio broadcast here.
The holiday frenzy reached fevor pitches as everyone searched for a Cabbage Patch doll in 1983. Watch the television clip here.
Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus. CBC Radio talks to Virginia O'Hanlan in 1963, 66 years after sending her famous letter to the editor and the meaning of Santa Claus. Listen to the broadcast here.
Second City comedian John Candy challenges holiday shoppers in 1976 to a gift-wrappy contest. Television broadcast aired Dec 2, 1976. Watch the clip here.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
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