We know that today’s
culture is materialistic. It’s apparent just by watching the
advertisements on TV or walking down the street looking at
billboards. The economic recession is receding and people have extra
cash to spend on Christmas presents, cash which children are more
than happy to spend. According to the family history website
MyHeritage, children of a hundred years ago had much different wants
than today’s children. They combed through their historical
newspaper collections, looking for children Christmas lists.
MyHeritage editors explained, “One hundred years ago parents often
sent their children’s Dear Santa letters to local newspapers for
publishing.” The following are the top ten things found on the wish
lists of 1913:
1. Candy
2. Nuts
3. Rocking
horse
4. Doll
5. Mittens/gloves
6. Toy train
7.
Oranges
8. Books
9. Handkerchiefs
10. Skates
In
those days, obviously there were no video games, no DVD players, and
definitely no interactive toys. Children in those days had much
simpler desires. The following is the top 10 list of popular toys for
2013 based on estimates provided by Toys R’Us, Target, Walmart, and
other top retailers.
1. Furby Boom
2. Teksta Robotic
Puppy
3. LeapPad Ultra
4. Flying Fairy
5. Bug
Hugs Elmo
6. Barbie Dream House
7. Giggly Monkey
8.
Nerf Gun
9. Ninja Turtles
10. Legos
Notice the
top three toys are all electronic. They are also fairly expensive
considering the short term of their use, with Furby Boom retailing
for $65, Teksta Robotic puppy for $90, and LeapPad Ultra for
$150.
As you shop for the people on your Christmas list this
year, young and old, look for items they’ll be able to enjoy year
after year. The Furby fad may fade, but there are some things people
will always need. For instance, JumpinJammerz.com sells adult-sized
footed pajamas in over 220 styles,
including Superman, Batman,
Captain America, Wonder Woman, Barbie, and Garfield. They come in
more subtle but still attractive colors and patterns as well. These
pajamas would provide warmth and comfort to your loved ones for much
longer than the few days after Christmas when new toys are
still
shiny and fascinating.
Source:
abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/popular-gifts-1913-2013/story?id=21148651
abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/popular-gifts-1913-2013/story?id=21148651
