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Life Magazine December 8, 1961 - Holiday Foods from 12 Countries
Step back in time with this exceptional vintage issue of Life Magazine, dated December 8, 1961. This particular edition takes readers on a delightful culinary journey, showcasing traditional holiday foods from twelve different countries. The detailed photography and engaging articles capture the essence of a global festive season, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of vintage magazines.
This issue holds significant cultural relevance as it reflects the diverse culinary traditions of the early 1960s. By exploring how different cultures celebrate with food, it offers a rare glimpse into the global dining practices and holiday traditions during a pivotal era. Furthermore, it serves as a fascinating discussion piece, perfect for anyone interested in history, culture, or the evolution of holiday celebrations.
The magazine is in excellent condition with light wear typical for its age, making it an ideal addition to any collection of vintage magazines. Its collectible nature ensures that it is not just a read, but a piece of history that can enhance any decor.
- Explore holiday recipes from around the globe.
- Perfect for collectors of historical magazines and culinary enthusiasts alike.
*The image shown in this listing is a stock photo. You will receive the same issue as depicted, and condition described in this listing, but it may not be the exact copy shown in the photo.*
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Pg… 4 EDITORIALS
The President Nails a Lie
King Cotton's Crazy Rule
Pg… 15 DEPARTMENTS
Letters to the Editors
Pg… 17 DEPARTMENTS
Special Report: Red China's Tricky Word Game. By Scot Leavitt
Pg… 24 DEPARTMENTS
LIFE GUIDE to Gift Books, Pageantry, Music, Nightclubs
Pg… 32 STORY OF THE WEEK
Big Step Ahead on a High Road: The racial anger that inflamed Route 40 yields to hard work and common sense
Pg… 40 NEWSFRONTS
How to Faint at Attention?
Biggest Brava at the Met
A Look at State's New Team
The Big Space–Fossil Mystery
Global Step to Church Unity
Man on the Way to Orbit
Pg… 55 DEPARTMENTS
Movies: Gay Trip to Toyland with Walt Disney
Pg… 63 DEPARTMENTS
Sports: A Speedy Young Señor Grabs a Big Wheel
Pg… 68 COLOR SPECTACLE
Cook Up a Happy Holiday: A roundup of Christmas foods, with time-honored recipes. Photographed for LIFE by Eliot Elisofon
Pg… 90 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
The Story of a Man's Face: Agony that began at Iwo Jima ends in triumph for Harold Lumbert and his gallant family. By Keith Wheeler
Pg… 92 PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY
A LIFE photographer, George Silk, shows the Lumberts today (See Article of the Week)
Pg… 117 DEPARTMENTS
Education: Science's Brightest Youngsters
Pg… 122 BETTER LIVING
Edwardian Opulence for Today's Tastes: From a lively era—frilly luxury for women, elegance for men, and laciness for children. Photographed for LIFE by Milton H. Greene
Pg… 128 DEPARTMENTS
Miscellany: Right End, Wrong Guy