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When the Sears Wish Book made Christmas magical

The arrival of the Sears Wish Book catalog was always a monumental event at Christmas, and for kids like my brother, sister ...
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Before online shopping, the holiday season began when glossy catalogs arrived at the doorstep. In the 1970s, these catalogs were cultural events packed with toys, fashions, gadgets, and wild retro ...
It’s Christmas time, and you’ve got the entire holiday package wrapped up in a big, red bow: Glittering tree Twinkling lights ...
Over the years, Sears has created smaller toy-only Wish Books. But this year's Wish Book marks the first full-fledged catalog issued by the retailer since 1993. Half the catalog is devoted to toys, ...
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