It was December 1875. The town of Missoula had just turned 10 years old and residents wanted to celebrate with grand Christmas parties. “The ladies of Missoula met at the parlor of the Kennedy House (Hotel) on the 13th of December to make arrangements for a Christmas tree.”
This year’s gift suggestions include fancy watches, cordless cork removers, skin-care products, beverage makers, beard trimmers, yoga mats, wine collections, rechargeable hand warmers, and self-heating beverage cups. It’s enough to make one look back fondly to simpler times and simpler gifts.