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We all get a little nostalgic when we stumble upon things from our childhood—whether it’s a favorite chocolate bar or the park you used to play in. And one thing that surely brings back memories is looking at old photos. But some people don’t stop at just looking—they go the extra mile and recreate them! To give you a glimpse of how it's done, we've hand-picked a collection of the best posts from the "Recreate the Past" Facebook page. So, grab your favorite childhood snack, sit back, and enjoy this sweet journey down memory lane, Pandas!
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#1
Mowing The Lawn With My Dad 24 Years Apart
mooshoflove 1 year ago
😲 almost everyone I know has back issues.. this is making me anxiously sweat. 😰
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#2
Both Photos I Took Of My Daughter Morna, 19 Years Apart
#3
My Grandparents In 1971 At Their Wedding And In 2021, More Than 49 Years Later
Gayle Shull Brown 1 year ago
We have been blessed to be married for over 52 years. I wish we had photos like this to show how we looked in 1972 and now in 2024!
There’s something undeniably magical about revisiting memories from our younger days. They bring us back to those carefree moments when life felt a little simpler, and time spent with family was everything.
Old family pictures can instantly take us back to a place of comfort and warmth, reminding us of the joy and connection we had growing up. It’s like getting a small piece of those precious moments back, even if just for a while.
#4
My Dad When He First Adopted My One-Year-Old Blind Cat Cheddar, And Them Together On Cheddar’s Eighteenth Birthday!
Ace 1 year ago
What? Oh, there's a hooman in the picture as well. Hadn't noticed.
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Manil Gunawardene 9 months ago
Congratulations! Cheddar seems to be so cute and adorable as the day your dad adopted him. The same is true about your dad too, mellowed by the years to be a charming person. Cheddar deserves a big chunk of Cheddar cheese for being so beautiful in his (or her) life despite being grossly overlooked by 'nature' about his (her) vision. I wish both of them long years of life in good health, with peace and happiness in abundance throughout!
#5
1968-2018 Same Bike, Same Couple, Same Spot.”
Wisteria Bookworm 1 year ago
Seen this before! Absolutely love seeing this every time! ❤️ beautiful couple
Manil Gunawardene 9 months ago
Congratulations on being together for so long without getting caught in capricious whims and going in two different directions as done by many nowadays all over the world. I wish both of them a long life in good health, with peace and happiness in abundance!
#6
Me And My Son 24 Years Apart
Carianne Sanders 1 year ago
What a cute, pudgy baby into a very handsome young man! And Mom, you haven't changed! You are beautiful and don't look a day older
Nostalgia is one of the big reasons why people love recreating old photos. Whether it’s a picture of you teasing your sibling or a throwback to a beach vacation with your parents, these moments bring back all the feels. And honestly, the cutest ones are when grandparents recreate photos from their good old days!
People can’t seem to get enough of reliving those memories, which is why pages like *Recreate the Past* are such a hit. With over 145k followers, this page is packed with wholesome recreations that show just how fun it is to walk down memory lane.
#7
Friendship After 30 Years
#8
Siblings Recreation After 30 Years At Same Place
#9
Siblings Amazing Recreation After 35 Years
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
Playing in the rain. Soaking up the downpours. Swimming in the puddles. Oh Childhood.... Where did you go?
But here’s the thing: longing for the "good old days" is more than just a comforting feeling. Nostalgia is a deep emotion with real psychological benefits. Krystine Batcho, a psychology professor and expert in nostalgia, explains that “consuming nostalgic media of all types gives us a way of thinking about who we are and helps us make sense of our purpose in life.”
#10
Siblings Recreation After 54 Years
#11
Funny Recreation After 18 Years
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Wow. I have no idea what's happening in either photo and unsure which is more disturbing!! Lol! Looks like a fun guy
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
The ability to live life with abandon, without concern of judgement, is what saves many a pure soul. Sharing that funny goofiness is priceless.
imsouravmitra 1 year ago
The energy of the guy is off the roof.. the expression itself blew my mind off
Mike F 1 year ago
You need help. That rash is obviously causing you some distress.
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Family Amazing Recreation After 23 Years
Tempest 1 year ago
OMG I didn’t see the crawling baby in the first photo and was really confused by the crawling man in the second.
Linda 1 year ago
I thought I saw a dog in the first one, turns out it was a child
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Diana Lantow 1 year ago
Car parked in front of their future home. Why do we moms always shrink?
When we flip through old photos or revisit cherished memories, we relive the moments that shaped who we are. They remind us of the people, places, and experiences that have influenced our lives. These reflections can give clarity in life as they provide us with a sense of continuity and grounding in this ever-changing world.
#13
Recreation After 16 Years
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
Jesus, what're u trying to imply here?
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Siblings, 26 Years Apart (Perth, Western Australia)
Julia Mckinney 1 year ago
I liked the air guitar in the first picture. He looks like he's off-key in the second picture.
ScarletRos 1 year ago
I didn’t realise the Burswood Dome was still around in 2013, must have been just before they demolished it to put in a car park.
#15
Me And My Sons Recreation After 37 Years
Dee Rutherford 1 year ago (edited)
Mom doesn’t look older, she looks younger, and more beautiful.
During difficult times, whether they are personal struggles or global challenges, these nostalgic experiences can be quite comforting. They create a sense of connection to our past that can help us cope with the present.
When we look back on happy memories, we often feel a sense of hope and positivity. It reminds us of the good times we've had, which can make us feel more confident about the future. Additionally, it can lift your mood and give you a burst of energy.
#16
Siblings Amazing Recreation After 21 Years
Mark Edwards 1 year ago
Who would have known this would happen? Bravo. (I love the younger guy's baby nose.)
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
Despite immediately seeing the Italian influence, my first though was The Little Rascals. Spanky on the left in particular.
#17
My Sister Got Married Over The Weekend, So We Recreated This Gem From Our Childhood
Wisteria Bookworm 1 year ago
Please tell me you did this on her wedding day. I’m begging you to tell me yes
Upstaged75 1 year ago
The caption says she was getting married, so obviously.
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My Family Christmas Photo Recreated 21 Years Later
Geoffrey Scott 1 year ago
After raising 3 kids, probably all they have any left.
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LittleWombat 1 year ago
Their faces are still so "them" after the years - it doesn't always seem that way in a lot of pics where many years have passed, people have aged, or are wearing makeup, etc.
Research has shown that nostalgia can help fuel your creativity and inspire new ideas. When you think about cherished memories, you tap into emotions that spark your imagination. It’s like revisiting a place where your mind was once open, carefree, and full of possibilities.
For instance, recalling a childhood game you played with friends might inspire you to approach problem-solving more playfully or help you think outside the box.
#19
Lovely Remake Of Siblings Together After 38 Years Amazing And Hilarious Remake
#20
They Managed To Have The Same Expression After 17 Years
#21
Sisters Amazing Recreation After 16 Years
Wisteria Bookworm 1 year ago
Other people: Aww what a great family! Me: Thank God THE DOGS STILL THERE!!
Even though we can't turn back the clock, reflecting on past experiences can make us feel rejuvenated, as if we’re tapping into that same youthful spirit. Studies show that nostalgia can actually make us feel more youthful.
When we think back to our younger days—whether it's about childhood adventures, old friendships, or carefree summers—it brings a sense of vitality.
#22
1986 …. And 36 Years Later … 2022 I Am Still A Fan Of The Masters
#23
Was On Leisure In Japan 1991 And 2018 With My Lovely Late Mom (May Her Soul Rest In Peace With Happiness)
#24
Siblings Amazing Recreation After 24 Years
mooshoflove 1 year ago
Is it just me or does the woman leaning on the ladder look just like Samantha Carter from Stargate SG1? (May or may not have recently binge-watched that series..)
But when we reflect on happy memories, there's often a bittersweet undertone. Sometimes, we may also feel a pang of sadness that those experiences are behind us. As Ziyan Yang, a professor at the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, points out, “Even the bad memories that surface tend to take on a more positive light because we view them through a rose-tinted filter.”
#25
The First Photo Of Our Daughter And A Photo 10 Years Later
#26
My Favorite Photo From Brugaltheelder’s Album. Recreation After 18 Years With My Father At Same Place
#27
My Wife And Her Sister 33 Years Apart
All in all, being nostalgic can be surprisingly beneficial for us. These recreations of photos from the past let people step back into cherished times, even if just for a little while.
These posts are a heartwarming reminder of the power of family, friendship, and all the little memories that stay with us over time. Which post resonated with you the most?
#28
Father And Daughter Cute Recreation With Their Guitar
#29
Every 10 Years, Our Group Of Friends Reproduces The Photo We Took On The Day Of Our High School Diploma !
Geoffrey Scott 1 year ago
Dude on the right caught some male pattern baldness early...can relate
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
As a 1980's teen, now a grandmother, I cannot express how grateful I am that balding heads and thick thighs are no longer automatic negatives as they were back then. It blew my daughter's mind when I told her that my being a Young Women, size 8-10, was considered fat by the judgmental idiots.
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Awesome in many ways. Most importantly, after all these years, you still manage to engage with your school friends.. I think that's exceptional
#30
My Younger Sister N I, 1996 vs. 2024
#31
Family Recreation After 9 Years
LittleWombat 1 year ago
This picture particularly makes me so sad that I'm estranged from my brother and sister now that my parents have passed on. I didn't just lose my parents but my whole family. Jerks though they may be, the kid in me still aches for the family I had just like this 💔🥹
#32
My Two Younger Sisters And I Now All In Our 50’s
Noel Bovae 1 year ago
Had to do a double take to make sure I read that right. Cannot believe those women are all in their 50s! They look amazing!
Maggie Marrelli 1 year ago
Somewhere I have a photo of me as a kid in almost the exact same outfit and haircut. Ah, the 70's...
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
I love the effort to get the same haircuts to look decent on toddlers AND Grandmothers.
#33
Family Amazing Recreation After 20 Years
The Other Guest 1 year ago
Cramming two adults into a stroller for the recreation - now *that's* dedication to the art!!
#34
Me And My Mom Recreate Our Old Funny Recreation After 10 Ye
#35
Amazing Remake
#36
Amazing Recreation After 26 Years
#37
Family 22 Years Apart
Lene 1 year ago
In Denmark it's pretty common for parents, esp. Moms, to balance babies on their feet. We place our feet on baby's hips and hold their hands. Should improve baby's sense of balance -and most babies love to "fly". This way you can tip baby up and down and to the sides. Perhaps it's only common with the mothers I know? It is actually pretty easy!
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#38
Mom And Dad, Summer 1973 And Summer 2024. Prairie Village, Ks
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
It's reassuring that some couples can stay together for such a long time.
#39
Family Amazing Recreation After 18 Years
#40
My Dad And I In The Early 80s And Again In 2022
#41
Now The Smallest Is The Tallest, Mom Is The Shortest And The Biggest Is Still In Between The Tw
CrunChewy McSandybutt 1 year ago
My youngest towers over the rest of us by a lot. genetics, man, what are you gonna do?
mooshoflove 1 year ago (edited)
I'm the baby in my fam & a girl .. still remember how weird it was when I became taller than my mama.. even weirder when I surpassed my older Bros height... Edit: granted, I'm only about an inch taller than my bro... But still victorious 😂
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#42
Brother And Sister, 46 Years Apart
#43
Mother And Son Recreation After 18 Years At Same Place
#44
Amazing Recreation After 23 Years
Epona 1 year ago
I'm guessing she felt her dress was too short and didn't know how to photoshop leggings in a way that looked realistic.
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1970/2017 Me In The Red Pleather Jacket And Sister. Present Day Santa Is My Brother In Law
#46
My Daughter N My Maltese Mom In Law, Preping For Pastizzi
#47
Lovely Remake Of Siblings After 24 Yea
#48
Siblings Cute Recreation After 20 Years
#50
27 Years Later! Big Sister(Creepy Dolls), Dad & I. ❤️-Mexi
#53
Family Lovely Recreation After 48 Years With Same People At Same Place
#54
Me, My Mom, And Brother 1980, And Then 2019 On My Mom’s 80th
#55
Autostop 1993 - Easyjet 2023 Hi, I Am Peter From Poland And It’s Me During My First Hitchhiking To Western Europe ( Here In Switzerland ) And Me In Switzerland 30 Years Later
#57
Family Recreation From 2003-2022
#58
I Am The Guy In The Middle With My Brother (On My Right) And Our Youngest Uncle. Same People Same Location And Same Photographer Recreated This Picture After 41 Years
#61
Family Amazing Recreation After 16 Years At Same Place With Same Peopl
#63
My Kids In A Cubby House I Built Them In 2001 Then Went Back To The Old House 13 Years Later
#64
They Were 7&5. Here They Were 27&28
#68
My Family 9 Years Apart. I Got A Lot Shorter
#69
Grandmother And Granddaughter Remaking Their Lovely Memory After 23 Years Grandparents Are Blessing..... And I Always Spend Quality Time With My Grand Mother
#71
Taken In 1992 In My Grandparents Driveway. Almost 17 Years Later Same House, Better Car.”
#72
Two Sisters Amazing Recreation After 14 Years
#73
Family Amazing Recreation
#77
Recreation After 1996 vs. 2020
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Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Awww, these were so cute! Some EXTREMELY well done (recreated) but all of them lovely and made me smile. THIS....kindness, love, fun, happiness, silliness....THIS is what bored panda should be all about. Stuff that makes you feel good.
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
I know! This is GREAT content! Thank you, Nikita Manot and and Viktorija Ošikaitė!
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Panda McPandaface 1 year ago
I generally always enjoy these, most of the time it's an 'oh they've hardly changed' or 'they did that one well', occasionally a 'they didn't age well did they' or 'you'd never recognise them', but there is the odd one when all you can think is 'mmm, for within the family, I get it, but I'm not sure you should have put it on the internet'.
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Awww, these were so cute! Some EXTREMELY well done (recreated) but all of them lovely and made me smile. THIS....kindness, love, fun, happiness, silliness....THIS is what bored panda should be all about. Stuff that makes you feel good.
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
I know! This is GREAT content! Thank you, Nikita Manot and and Viktorija Ošikaitė!
Load More Replies... Panda McPandaface 1 year ago
I generally always enjoy these, most of the time it's an 'oh they've hardly changed' or 'they did that one well', occasionally a 'they didn't age well did they' or 'you'd never recognise them', but there is the odd one when all you can think is 'mmm, for within the family, I get it, but I'm not sure you should have put it on the internet'.
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