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Mother and child looking at dolls in a toy shop. Dated: November 16, 1959. - Credit: Archant Library We might be taking tentative steps towards eased lockdown restrictions, but Mothers Day on March 14, 2021 will look a little different to our celebrations from years gone by.  Rather than popping out to our Mums favourite cafe for afternoon tea, this year we are looking for ways to send a Mothers Day takeaway. Instead of visiting scenic spots to meet our relatives, we are scrambling to coord...

By Patty Hullett For the majority of children, most Christmases involve happy memories and special gifts. Almost every kid can go back to one toy they especially treasured because it was something they had either wanted very badly, or because it came from someone very significant in their lives. The following four holiday stories might make readers recall their own favorite toys or special gifts during this holiday season. Lena (Robinson) Cline – Christmas 1954 Lena was about 18 months old wh...

An intergalactic journey for children visiting Santa Claus at Switzers department store in Dublin. No ordinary Santa experience awaits children and their parents in Switzers of Grafton Street. Entering via a futuristic portal, visitors travel through the darkness of space past distant planets and friendly alien life forms.   Santa Claus meets and greets children who chat and tell him what they would like for Christmas. Nessa aged five and a half would like a bicycle and a doll. One of her you...

MANY of us have a favourite Christmas present. One that sticks in our mind and brings back special childhood memories. Perhaps it was something you dearly wanted and, full of anticipation, scribbled on your list for Father Christmas. Or maybe it was a gift that came as a real surprise and has stayed with you ever since. We asked our readers to tell us about their best-ever childhood present and here are some more of your responses: Gary Scott: “My wife says it’s the electronic bat...

MANY of us have a favourite Christmas present. One that sticks in our mind and brings back special childhood memories. Perhaps it was something you dearly wanted and, full of anticipation, scribbled on your list for Father Christmas. Or maybe it was a gift that came as a real surprise and has stayed with you ever since. We asked our readers to tell us about their best-ever childhood present and here are some more of your responses: Gary Scott: “My wife says it’s the electronic bat...

MANY of us have a favourite Christmas present. One that sticks in our mind and brings back special childhood memories. Perhaps it was something you dearly wanted and, full of anticipation, scribbled on your list for Father Christmas. Or maybe it was a gift that came as a real surprise and has stayed with you ever since. We asked our readers to tell us about their best-ever childhood present and here are some more of your responses: Gary Scott: “My wife says it’s the electronic bat...

MANY of us have a favourite Christmas present. One that sticks in our mind and brings back special childhood memories. Perhaps it was something you dearly wanted and, full of anticipation, scribbled on your list for Father Christmas. Or maybe it was a gift that came as a real surprise and has stayed with you ever since. We asked our readers to tell us about their best-ever childhood present and here are some more of your responses: Gary Scott: “My wife says it’s the electronic bat...

MANY of us have a favourite Christmas present. One that sticks in our mind and brings back special childhood memories. Perhaps it was something you dearly wanted and, full of anticipation, scribbled on your list for Father Christmas. Or maybe it was a gift that came as a real surprise and has stayed with you ever since. We asked our readers to tell us about their best-ever childhood present and here are some more of your responses: Gary Scott: “My wife says it’s the electronic bat...

WHAT was the best toy or present you ever received as a child at Christmas? That was the question we asked our readers and it clearly struck a chord with many of you, rekindling fond memories of a special time in your life. We received dozens of responses, ranging from teddies and dolls to bikes and train sets. Here are some of our favourites: Anne Bullard: "A showjumping set. It came in a big box, had a horse with posable legs, a doll with riding clothes and little accessories like b...