Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday for honoring family traditions and passing down recipes through the generations. These retro Thanksgiving ads serve as a reminder that, while some of these traditions still carry through to today, we’re glad to say that some have their immovable place in history.
Lancaster Turkeys, 1950: Not much has changed for the Thanksgiving bird of choice in 64 years, and aside from the dated copy, this ad could make a run for today.
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Hellmann’s Cranberry Surprise, 1958: Because there’s nothing like a gelatinous cranberry blob topped with mayonnaise to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit! This is one recipe we’re glad didn’t make it out of the 50’s…or did it?
Source: Gray Flannel Suit
California Olives, 1969: The bold olive, making a play for the already crowded Thanksgiving table. Sorry, California Olives, vegetables don’t stand a chance on this holiday unless they’re drowned in gravy. See you at Easter?
Source: Vintage Ad Browser
Jell-O Gelatin, 1979: When you need a recipe that exudes as much energy the sugar-infused children around your Thanksgiving table, a Jell-O Brand Gelatin Salad might be the answer to the “bounce, wobble, shimmer, and shine” you’re looking for.
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Kraft & Blue Diamond, 1980: We love the 80’s, in all the decade’s quirky, DIY glory. Tantalizing guests’ appetites with The Nutsnacker would guarantee some stares, though whether in admiration or otherwise isn’t clear.
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Whichever decade inspires your Thanksgiving table tomorrow, we wish you a happy and delicious holiday!