It is revealing how many of the young boys requested boots from Santa Claus. Boots, just plain boots. Today they would be disappointed if they did not receive the latest I-Phone or Nintendo switch. Footwear is just taken for granted when 100 years ago it could be a luxury.
Your friend,
Slim
tkforPPE says: I've noticed that other highly requested items appearing in old Letters to Santa are fruit (oranges and apples), nuts and raisins. Perhaps due to availability and/or price these "goodies" were not plentiful in many homes.
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It is revealing how many of the young boys requested boots from Santa Claus. Boots, just plain boots. Today they would be disappointed if they did not receive the latest I-Phone or Nintendo switch. Footwear is just taken for granted when 100 years ago it could be a luxury.
Your friend,
Slim
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