Special Retro Ad of the Week: Buster Brown Shoes, 1959

Ah, I remember Easter as a child!  The weather warming up, the flowers blooming, and the Easter Bunny bringing tons and tons of … shoes? This Easter retro ad invites parents to thrill their youngsters with a fresh pair of kicks, so skip the candy aisle and head straight for the shoes. Your kids will love it!

FUN FACT: Despite no mention of the Easter Bunny in the Bible, the furry creature has become an iconic symbol for the holiday. The Easter Bunny comes from pagan legend and, like many other religious traditions, was adopted into religious practices in Germany. The tradition was brought to the U.S. in the 18th century where it was soon commercialized. Want to stump your friends and family this Sunday? Read the rest of the story to find out why the heck a rabbit lays eggs. (Source: Germany.travel)

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