This weekend marks Canadian Thanksgiving, a cherished time to gather with family and friends, celebrating the change of seasons and the community that comes with it. From pumpkin pie and turkey to fall fairs and the comforting background hum of football on TV, it’s a tradition I truly love and look forward to every year.

Over here at the Vintage Inn, I’ve created several blog posts on the theme of ‘Vintage Thanksgiving,’ and today’s post is an exciting addition to the collection: a showcase of charming Thanksgiving ads from the 1920s to the 1960s, with a special focus on the 1950s.

Let’s begin!

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Vintage Thanksgiving Advertisements

Further Reading: Vintage Thanksgiving Advertisements Part 1

1950s vintage advertisement for ‘Dromedary Dates’ for Thanksgiving featuring retro recipes for ‘dates with stuffing, fiesta salad and date finger sandwiches’.

Further Reading: Vintage Tips for a “Perfect” Thanksgiving Dinner

Source: Etsy-EncorePrintSociety

“The whole family will be thankful you remembered to take pictures!”. 1961 Kodak Camera advertisement.

Source: Etsy-PlentifulPages

“KING SPEAR’S PROCLAMATION: Thanksgiving season is at hand; Proclaim a feast throughout the land; And so that all will better feel; Serve Double Mint with every meal!”

1928 Wrigley’s Double Mint Gum Thanksgiving ad with “King Spear”.

Source: Etsy-KaneCountyVintage

1951 S.O.S. Scouring Pads – “Holiday meals are merrier-where everybody helps! Call on S.O.S. for extra help with posts and pans”.

Source: Etsy-RelicEclectic

1960 French’s Mustard ad featuring a Golden Glazed Ham Recipe (a staple on the Thanksgiving table).

Further Reading: Vintage Cooking Recipes as seen in Vintage Ads from the 1930s-1950s

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Thanksgiving is always very different during wars and this 1942 Westclox advertisement showcases just that. “What Your War Bond Money Buys” is 100% the sign of the times during WW2.

Source: Pinterest

Canco Can Company ‘New England autumn supper’ print advertisement guaranteed to make you hungry (look at that Pumpkin Pie..mmmm). From McCalls’ Magazine 1954.

Source: Etsy-MidCenturyPrintAds

Nothing polarizes Thanksgiving dinner, like cheddar cheese on your apple pie. You either love it or hate it. I’m in team..nope! But my mom and my uncle love it. So there you go. Where do you stand?

1958 Cracker Barrel cheddar cheese advertisement.

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

1956 Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey advertisement. Featured is a toast to the birds (eagle, turkey, crow).

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Thanksgiving Rum Punch that is easy as pumpkin pie? Count me in! 1968 Puerto Rican Rum vintage ad.

Thanksgiving Rum Punch Recipe – A team of expert taster picked this new recipe over 26 other finalists:

• Mix in a punch bowl 1/2 cup (4 ox) lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup each of cranberry juice, orange juice and strong tea
• A “fifth” bottle Puerto Rican Rum
• 12 cloves
• Add ice cubes and lemon slices
• Serves 15

Source: Etsy-VintageAdarama

1957 Buster Brown Shoes advertisement. “Again this Thanksgiving…More kids will go to grandma’s in Buster Brown Shoes than any other brand”.

Did you wear Buster Brown shoes as a kid? I don’t think I did.

Source: Etsy-BettyinParis

We don’t have pilgrims in Canada, so this 1955 LEE WARREN hat ad is 100% geared to Americans for their Thanksgiving holiday.

Source: Etsy-KristensVintagePaper

“Wish you could “drink in” the exhilarating liveliness of Fall? You Can!” 1957 A&P Coffee sold exclusively at A&P Stores.

Further Reading: Autumn Vintage Advertising from the 1940s & 1950s

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Drink up with 7up this Thanksgiving holiday! 1950s or 1960s vintage ad.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian Friends (and American when it’s your time)! Enjoy this special weekend with your family and friends!

Question Time: Do you love Thanksgiving? What is your favourite food to enjoy during this holiday? Share any thoughts on this topic in the comment section below. I love hearing from my readers.

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Further Reading: Vintage Thanksgiving Blog Posts 1920s-1960s (photos, ads, dinner ideas etc).

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz