Santa Claus Hold Up 1964
Guns for boys and dolls for girls. Santa Claus in 1964 trying to keep the peace. Do you recognise any of the board games on the shelves?
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Santa Claus Hold Up 1964
Guns for boys and dolls for girls. Santa Claus in 1964 trying to keep the peace. Do you recognise any of the board games on the shelves?
The KerrymanWho knows toys best?
When is the best time of the year to see what toys are the most popular?
It's Christmas time!
All the people who make new toys get them ready for Christmas and the arrival of Santa Claus.
The photograph here shows some children getting ready for Christmas.
Collins Toyland
Santa visits Collins Toyland in Tralee in the 1950s.
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Collins Toyland
Santa visits Collins Toyland in Tralee in the 1950s.
The Kerry ChampionTo the left is an old advertisement from a newspaper published just before Christmas time.
Who knows which are the best toys?
The children themselves of course.
Do you have a favourite toy?
Have a look at the photos that follow to see what you think of these toys.