Where Nostalgia Meets Now!
The 1990s were a decade of unforgettable moments that shaped pop culture as we know it today. Let’s rewind to January 14, 1990, and take a closer look at some iconic highlights that made this day so special! 🎬 TV Flashback! On this day, the groundbreaking animated series “The Simpsons” aired its second-ever episode, “Bart…
I had the good fortune to be raised in a home that was filled with music. My mother Nancy grew up singing with her sisters and she ensured that I grew up singing with mine (and my brother), too. Mom played several instruments, including a 5-string banjo, and spent a few of her college summers…
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 1990, the world ushered in a decade of immense change and unforgettable moments. From cultural milestones to technological advancements, each New Year during the 1990s reflected the spirit of its time. Let’s take a journey through the decade and revisit the highlights of every New Year’s Day….
Like many people around the world, I’m currently in that magical and occasionally unsettling window of time between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve when I’m never quite sure exactly what day it is, what time it is, or whether or not I’m hungry! Here in Sweden, there’s even a special name for it: “Mellandagarna,”…
Ah, Boxing Day in the 90s—a day that felt like a cool-down lap after the festive sprint that was Christmas. Though the holiday has roots in British traditions, in the United States, Boxing Day wasn’t an official holiday. But that didn’t stop it from becoming a day of laid-back lounging, family traditions, and (if you…
As an American expatriate who has long lived in Sweden, I still sometimes struggle with the cultural differences in Christmas celebrations between the two countries. This time of year, along with the 4th of July, is when I feel the most homesick for the United States. While both nations embrace the spirit of the season,…
The 1990s were an iconic decade for children’s toys, with a lineup of groundbreaking and nostalgic favorites that defined a generation. As Christmas approached each year, kids eagerly circled their chosen treasures in catalogs or wrote heartfelt letters to Santa, hoping their dreams would be waiting under the tree. Tickle Me Elmo Fever No conversation…
Some of the most beloved holiday films of all time debuted in the 90s, becoming staples for family viewing. When the decade kicked off with a classic like “Home Alone” in 1990, the bar was set very high for the next 10 years. Home Alone and the sequel set in New York two years later…
The first week of December has come and gone … so how’s your holiday shopping going? In the 1990s, this ritual usually started with the arrival of retail Christmas catalogues in the mailbox, which families loved and postal workers dreaded. In the pre-digital era, Christmas catalogues were an eagerly awaited source of inspiration. Retail giants…
It seems that a couple of Santa’s elves have infiltrated the programming staff of 90s Plus Radio! (We thought they were dressed a bit impractically … but we don’t judge!) Sharp-eared listeners have undoubtedly noticed their influence in the holiday music that’s entered the rotation recently. It turns out that they love 90s music as…