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So many interesting things to show you today--to the right, and from a previous auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz, a 1965 Corgi Wall's Ice Cream truck; it sold for $143.75--proving once again that if you have serious stuff, SeriousToyz has serious bidders. For more about them, visit www.serioustoyz.com - we just can't help but wonder if--with all the vintage and new toy trucks we find out there at tag sales, if it wouldn't be possible to modify one into a putz!

It's followed by a wonderful vertical putz display from our friend Matthew. Cake stands offer real possibilities if you have limited space--and made from cardboard to plastic etc., you can find them in assorted price-points just about everywhere on the internet. Click on the photos and enjoy.

So here's a happy ending for a sad tale; a friend of ours inherited a little--and I mean tiny--wind-up train from her Dad; the mechanism was such that it traveled in a tight little circle--and every year it made its way into the center of her putz village--to be wound up and watched. This year, however, the mechanism finally went--and was beyond repair.  Enter a very clever husband who purchased a battery operated revolving turntable--the type used to display model airplanes, cars and such--and ta-da--the train now goes round and round just like it did before--in a manner of speaking.

Needless to say, she's thrilled to have the "effect" back in her village--and the cherished family "heirloom" now has a second life. Amazon has lots of options and reviews on battery operated turntables in case you just want to add a little movement to your next putz display.

The Royal Village Grocery Store: http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2014/12/royal-lighted-village-catalogue-no-203v_27.html

Want more vintage? Go here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_30.html

Remembering Ricky Nelson  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/remembering-ricky-nelson.html

And check out this wonderful post we found on the Noma lighted altar--lots of detail and a great little story to go with it--including "window" putzing http://www.father-of-five.com/2013/12/the-christmas-altar.html

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Many of you first became familiar with the Shorpy site thanks to PapaTed--we were reminded today just how amazing it is--and what a wonderful resource too. 

To the right is a dissected section of a 1921 Schar Electric Christmas window that's filled with vintage lights, appliances, a train and a great piece of Lionel tinplate in the far right corner. It's followed by a photo of this year's 2014 Fontanini Nativity, the right side. (You can see the left side here: http://www.familychristmasonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=53)

Click on the photos and enjoy!

And don't forget to check out the Shorpy site: http://www.shorpy.com/taxonomy/term/102

Speaking of nativities, a sweet little story from Paul Race , click on the link http://www.familychristmasonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=54

An update from THE NATIVITY PROJECT and our friend ItaliaIrish: Three years ago I did the first part of this Nativity Project, but there were many places I wasn't able to get to, so this year I was close to so many of those areas on my travels, so I decided to finish off with a Part 2 to the Project..hope you all enjoy the photo of the Beautiful Nativity scenes that have been out this year in various areas..I'll be posting new photos until the Epiphany. January 6 - click on the link  https://www.flickr.com/photos/9753875@N05/sets/72157628546273483

Don't think we ever told you about this hacienda putz (Occupied Japan) that Tom H has some interesting commentary on http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=731 

And at Retro Renovation: 14 Favorite Stories from 2014  http://retrorenovation.com/2014/12/23/14-favorite-stories-2014/ 

Another item from the Royal Lighted Village, the municipal airport http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2014/12/royal-lighted-village-catalogue-no-203v_29.html

Want more vintage? Go here  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/09/more-fabulous-vintage-webites-finds-etc.html

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Another fab merge of Christmas and fine illustration from 1944--and Coca Cola--love the train! And it seems that everyone is pretty pleased with their presents. Click on the photo.

TRADITIONS is having their annual after-Christmas sale http://bit.ly/1v9LLWx

Here's something you don't see everyday: vintage British Ever Ready Battery Christmas Bell Lights http://www.oldchristmastreelights.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=105

Back and forth Christmas trains  http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=206

Just love the way these vintage bubble lights are displayed https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenGlow/photos/pb.196526901272.-2207520000.1419680286./10152833544046273/?type=3&theater

And now drumroll please, Angela has started to upload this year's vintage Christmas tree photos! https://www.flickr.com/photos/17041736@N07/

See ya later with much more.

p.s. Missed this 12/23 post from Rob and Monica's "sale-ing" adventures http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-surprise-three-day-weekend.html

Tom H, a putz house restoration, and Pete's coconut--scroll down the page once you go here http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=651

SERENITY IN THE GARDEN'S MOST POPULAR POST OF ALL TIME

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WHAT'S NEW @ CROTON'S OWN SERENITY IN THE GARDEN: IT'S MOST POPULAR POST OF ALL TIME IS... BLUE ANGELONIA. Click on the link to see and read why: http://serenityinthegarden.blogspot.com/2014/12/my-most-popular-post-of-all-timeblue.html

DILLON O'KEEFE @ FRANKI'S GRILL IN CROTON

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We love discovering up and coming artistic talent--click on the photo to see what we found @ Franki's Grill in the Upper Village: a mural by Dillon O'Keefe--and yes, he hails from the Baked by Susan family. 

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Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (although for us die-hard Christmas collectors and crafters, the holiday really never ends!)  And of course we love all things vintage too.

The mailbox is filled with so many links, photos and finds, it's hard to know where to begin....

To the right, one of our favorite Coca Coca ads from 1950. Advertising and illustration merge beautifully here. Honestly, vintage magazines are just an incredible resource on so many levels.

It's followed by a fabulous 1950's Marx train set featured in a previous auction @ Croton's own SeriousToyz. If you have serious stuff, they have serious bidders! More info @ serioustoyz.com

Click on the photos. Speaking of serious....Tom H. has been doing some serious vintage made in Japan putz house restorations lately. Click on the links:  

http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=749

http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=757

http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=748

A 2014 CHRISTMAS MANTLE, FEATURING HOUSES BY FEY, RADKO AND LAMEY http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=758

SWEET LITTLE NATIVITY PUTZ ORNAMENT http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=756

A DECEMBER 25TH POSTING FROM ROB & MONICA--SALE-ING ADVENTURES, TIKI WARE, LOONEY TUNES GLASSES, BLOW MOLDS EVERYWHERE AND MORE! http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-week-before-christmas.html

From the E.C. mailbag: some time back we told you about a pair of mid century modern end tables at a local thrift shop; although they did not come home with us, a reader wrote us to say that after seeing the photos, they shot over there to buy them! And who could blame them!  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/updates-vintage-antique-furniture-and.html

WANT MORE VINTAGE? GO HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_93.html

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CARMEN'S UNISEX SALON

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MERRY CHRISTMAS CROTON FROM CARMEN'S UNISEX SALON; click on the photo--and just a reminder that Carmen will re-open on 12/27.  CARMEN'S UNISEX SALON - 364 Riverside Avenue - In the Heart of the Harmon Business District! (914) 271-3962

A VERY VINTAGE CROTON SANTA CLAUS, 1963-2014

UPDATED, now at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-very-vintage-croton-santa-claus-1963.html

A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1929: ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH

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CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW to read about Christmas 1929 in the Asbury United Methodist Church--Asbury Methodist is located in Croton's historic Upper Village. Because the type was so difficult to read, "translation" has been provided. Please forgive any typos--the Everything Croton elves do their best!

For more about Asbury Methodist, visit their FB page https://www.facebook.com/AsburyCrotonUMC 

A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1929: 1ST CHRISTMAS MASS @ THE CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN HARMON

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A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1929: 1ST CHRISTMAS MASS @ THE CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN HARMON.

CLICK ON THE PHOTO. Because the type was so difficult to read, "translation" has been provided. Please forgive any typos--the Everything Croton elves do their best! For more about THE CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, visit http://www.holynameofmary.org/good-shepherd-chapel

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Some wonderful things for you today. From 1937, a promo ad for assorted Disney cartons, including Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald Duck etc.

It's followed by two views of an amazing--complete with box--1953 Buddy L truck from a previous auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz. 

Outstanding in every way especially the graphics.

If you have serious toys, they have serious bidders! For more info about this premier auction house, visit www.serioustoyz.com - click on the photos and enjoy.

Tom H. restoration of an early putz house http://bit.ly/1zMJjJw 

Laurie's 2014 Christmas putz village; lots of pix, keep scrolling down the page once you get there http://bit.ly/1AW8cli

Rob and Monica are at it again; this post is for THE ULTIMATE SALE--an annual "sale-ing" tradition.

We just love the turquoise Royal typewriter. Click on the link http://bit.ly/1xD26J3

And an oldie but goodie from RETRO RENOVATION--Tinselmania--221 vintage aluminum Christmas trees in all their assorted glories--and remember, NO electric lights on aluminum trees!

http://retrorenovation.com/2011/12/20/tinselmania-62-vintage-aluminum-christmas-trees/

NEED VINTAGE (AND MODERN) CHRISTMAS RECIPES AND LIBATION CONCOCTIONS? GO HERE  http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/ho-ho-ho-round-up-of-some-christmas.html

THE SAINSBURY CHRISTMAS TRUCE, WW ONE VIDEO THAT'S GONE VIRAL WITH BACK STORY http://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2014/12/the-sainsbury-christmas-truce-video-thats-gone-viral-.html

12/21/14 - SANTA CLAUS VISITS HOLY NAME - COURTESY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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The Knights of Columbus held their annual Visit With Santa today--having persuaded St. Nick to stop by the Parish Center after the last Mass at Holy Name of Mary. Needless to say, this generated a lot of excitement! Click on the photos, all rights reserved. As promised, copies (and additional copies not shown here) have been sent to the parish secretary.

A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1929: HOLY NAME OF MARY'S 1ST MIDNIGHT MASS IN THE NEW CHURCH

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Over the next few days, Everything Croton celebrates A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1929. Click on the photos below to read about the first midnight mass at what was then Holy Name of Mary's new church on Grand Street, Ossining Sentinel.

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And the first Christmas mass @ THE CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, also 1929  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-croton-christmas-1929-1st-christmas_22.html

EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR 2014 IS MACEO!

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Well the votes have been counted! Here are Everything Croton's Top Cats for 2014! Click on the photos.

In the Number One spot: Maceo! Read more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/10/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-october.html

In the Number Two spot: Olivia! Read more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-january.html

In the Number Three spot: Gracie Jo! Read more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-december.html 

In the Number Four spot: It's a tie! Slippers! Read more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/09/everything-crotons-top-cat-for.html

And Micia! Read more here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-april.html

But you know, they're all beautiful to us. Please consider adoption! And if adopting isn't an option, give what you can to your local animal shelters. 

1980 - CROTON MUSICIANS HONOR MOSES GODFREY

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 1980 - CROTON MUSICIANS HONOR MOSES GODFREY. Click on the images below.

CROTON'S BAGELS ON HUDSON IN THE NEWS

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CROTON 1980: BOYD BENNETT RECALLS 60 YEAR MUSICAL CAREER

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1980: CROTON CORTLANDT NEWS, BOYD BENNETT RECALLS 60 YEAR MUSICAL CAREER - Click on the photos below.

To learn more about the The Bennett Conservatory of Music, visit their website at http://www.bennettconservatory.org/home.htm

And since Camp Rainbow is mentioned, you may also have an interest in  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/complete-index-to-everything-croton.html

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1980, PART 1

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, AND COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1980 - PART 1 - CLICK ON THE PHOTOS BELOW. 

SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/part-2-croton-christmas-1980.html

A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK @ THE DECEMBER 14TH BETHEL BELLS RING & SING @ ASBURY METHODIST IN CROTON

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On December 14th, Asbury United Methodist Church held their annual Ring & Sing in the historic Upper Village. This beautiful old church was filled with the sound of music and later, an English Tea on the lower level. 

Click on the photos for a behind the scenes look at these very talented people during today's rehearsal--and upcoming 2014 Christmas services @ Asbury.

For more about Asbury, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsburyCrotonUMC