Sick call sets have existed well before the 19th century. The act of the anointing of the sick brought immense comfort to the sick; as well as, their loved ones. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that this Sacrament is liturgical and a communal celebration of which friends and family will gather to for…
Unusual Wedding Cake Traditions
Wedding Cakes have quite a unique history of traditions. A tradition in ancient Rome included crumbling the wedding cake over the bride’s head to symbolize good fortune. The newly wedded couple would eat these crumbs. The crumbs would be gathered up by the guests and thrown at the couple like confetti; as well as, eaten….
The Lovable Paddington Bear
Eden Toys Paddington Bear Honey Jar and Paddington Bear Nursery Ware Set available @ Time’s Tin Cup In 1958, the world was introduced to a lovable stuffed bear, wearing a floppy hat, symbolically left at the Paddington Train Station in London with a note around his neck that read, “Please look after this bear. Thank…
Rationing Means a Fair Share for All
Standing in line for sugar. Photo From: NATIONAL ARCHIVES War ration books were created when the U.S. entered World War 2 in 1942. The war created shortages of commodities, products and materials that lasted into 1947. The ration books with home front coupons or stamps were issued to the public that designed when and what quantity…
The Rooster of Resistance
The rooster is now the symbol of Ukrainian resistance A photo of a kitchen cabinet attached to the wall of a house destroyed by Russian rockets in Borodyanka, Ukraine. The photo of this cabinet still showed an intact ceramic rooster sitting on the cabinet. It is now a symbol of withstanding the Russian occupation.
Vintage Doonesbury Deluxe Book by G.B. Trudeau
@DoonesburyComic The cartoons for it’s counter political, cultural and social commentary! Doonesbury was the continuing series of the cartoon Bull Tales with was published in Yale University’s student newspaper, Yale Daily News. Both Bull Tales and Doonesbury are the creations of Garry Trudeau . The Doonesbury cartoon even made Broadway. Doonesbury the Musical Comedy opened…
Vintage Disney Pinocchio Bank of Italian Folktale
The italian folktale of Pinocchio was written by Carlo Collodi in 1883. It was intended as a lesson to young boys to desuade from bad behavior and serve as a warning. The lesson to be learned was to work, be good and study. Devoting to these behaviors would transform to modern comforts. Walt Disney developed…
“The beautiful woman has come” to Time’s Tin Cup
Nefertiti was only 15 years old when she married Amunhotep IV. Amunhotep renamed himself Akhenaten and ruled ancient Egypt as Pharaoh from 1353 to 1336 BC. Pharoh Akenaten and Nefertiti remolded Egypt’s religion around the worship of the sun god Aten and made Amarna the capital of the Egyptian Empire. Nefertiti’s name means, “the beautiful…
Large Onyx Unicorn
We have all heard of unicorns. But what is the source of the legend? The first writings of the unicorn can be found in the Indus Valley Civilization circa 3000 – 1300 B.C. Images of unicorns can be found in wax seals of elite society members that depict a horse like animal with a single…
#Boonton ! #MorrisCty ! Let’s Go Shopping ! Vendor Opportunities !
Boonton Elks Lodge Flea Market Sunday, March 27th, 2022 !! Small Businesses, Crafters and Makers! Vending Opportunities still being considered. Contact Time’s Tin Cups own Laurel if you want a vendor table! Best part, you are supporting a Community Neighbor that gives back! The Boonton Elks Lodge is over 100 years old and has donated over $1 Million Dollars to the #Boonton Community. That…