It was the era of disco, vol-au-vents and flares. But while we may no longer yearn for sequined trousers, in many ways little has changed since Christmas in the 1970s. Inflation is still sky-high, ...

The "great inflation" 50 years ago caused "skyrocketing prices for all necessities of life." News articles in 1975 described inflation as "galloping," "ruinous" and "runaway." To convince consumers to ...

The Pet Rock joined mood rings as the “it” gifts 50 years ago for Christmas 1975. This version of the Pet Rock is on display at The Strong National Museum of Play Museum in Rochester, New York, in its ...

The mid-1970s were a unique era for holiday shopping, when families spent on flashy, fun, and sometimes extravagant gifts. From clunky new gadgets to toys everyone wanted, here’s a look at the ...

Erie holiday meal, party costs climbed in 1975 due to inflation The "great inflation" of 1975 drove prices of Christmas and New Year's meals and parties in Erie up. Those prices would be a big bargain ...

Fanny presents a collection of traditional Christmas recipes from the 1970s. Petit fours, mincemeat, cake, turkey and the pudding… we've got your whole Christmas meal covered ...