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Every year during the holidays, creatives have to twist their brains trying to come up with the perfect way to advertise their product. And while the process might be pretty much the same every year, the results tend to differ, which is most evident when you look back at old ads.

Today, we’re walking down memory lane and looking back at vintage Thanksgiving ads to see how different—or maybe similar?—they were compared to ads now. Scroll down to find the vintage images on the list below, but I suggest you don’t browse them on an empty stomach – some ads can make you seriously hungry.

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World War II Thanksgiving Whiskey Ad, Eighty-One Years Ago

World War II Thanksgiving Whiskey Ad, Eighty-One Years Ago

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"Thanksgiving Without Walnuts?" - Diamond Walnuts (1929)

"Thanksgiving Without Walnuts?" - Diamond Walnuts (1929)

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WindySwede
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1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there any other nut, that tastes similar, but is not that "bitter"? (Or what's the right word for that taste?)

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Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

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#6

Remember When We Could Actually Eat Butter Without Worrying About It?

Remember When We Could Actually Eat Butter Without Worrying About It?

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#7

"When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best", Thanksgiving Card, Hallmark Cards, 1959

"When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best", Thanksgiving Card, Hallmark Cards, 1959

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Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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Sally Moen
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16 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wierd how there's cooking articles alongside fitness articles. Feeding insecurity about your body since 1966

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Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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"Garfield’s Thanksgiving Special" First Aired 31 Years Ago, November 22, 1989, On Cbs

"Garfield’s Thanksgiving Special" First Aired 31 Years Ago, November 22, 1989, On Cbs

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Sally Moen
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14 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Garfield books continue to be popular checkouts at the library for kids

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Just In Time For The Holidays!

Just In Time For The Holidays!

A Triumph From The Crisco Kitchen - For Cakes And Pies And Tasty Fries. Use Crisco - It’s Digestible! #ad #vintage #1950s #crisco #pie #baking Includes Recipe For #pumpkinpecanpie #thanksgiving

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In 1943 - Even In The Midst Of World War II - Americans Were Reminded They Had Many Reasons To Be Thankful. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!

In 1943 - Even In The Midst Of World War II - Americans Were Reminded They Had Many Reasons To Be Thankful. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!

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Sally Moen
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12 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Movie stars of the 1950's and 1960's had their own variety shows, nowadays they have their own podcasts

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Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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Cbs Primetime, November 15, 1979: - "The Bugs Bunny Thanksgiving Diet"

Cbs Primetime, November 15, 1979: - "The Bugs Bunny Thanksgiving Diet"

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#17

It’s Ocean Spray Cranberry Time

It’s Ocean Spray Cranberry Time

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#18

1950 Ad For Kraft Sliced Cheese

1950 Ad For Kraft Sliced Cheese

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Sally Moen
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9 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wierd that American cheese aka processed cheese was so incredibly popular that it was served on Thanksgiving, a day when people traditionally go all out to hand-make special foods

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Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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Sally Moen
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5 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Despite the icky campaign ad slogan, the frozen turkey dinners really were good. Now if you buy one, it's chopped up turkey, pressed into slices. Yuk

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Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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#24

1955 Mccormick Spices Thanksgiving Advertisement

1955 Mccormick Spices Thanksgiving Advertisement

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#25

Shoney's Thanksgiving Dinner - November 1976

Shoney's Thanksgiving Dinner - November 1976

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Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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1956 Schlitz Thanksgiving Advertising

1956 Schlitz Thanksgiving Advertising

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Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

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#30

Be A Sauce Boss

Be A Sauce Boss

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Tomato Soup Thanksgiving Ad

Tomato Soup Thanksgiving Ad

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Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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#34

Gold Medal Flour Thanksgiving Ad, Saturday Evening Post, 1911

Gold Medal Flour Thanksgiving Ad, Saturday Evening Post, 1911

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This 1962 Retro Ad Features A Thanksgiving Staple, Tupperware! What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Leftovers?

This 1962 Retro Ad Features A Thanksgiving Staple, Tupperware! What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Leftovers?

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#36

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

Thanksgiving Ad From Life Magazine

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Happy Thanksgiving From Beyond Spots & Dots! We Hope Your Day Is Full Of Family, Delicious Food, And The Most Flavorful Spices. We're Loving This Vintage Advertisement From Mccormick & Company. What's Your Favorite Holiday Spice?

Happy Thanksgiving From Beyond Spots & Dots! We Hope Your Day Is Full Of Family, Delicious Food, And The Most Flavorful Spices. We're Loving This Vintage Advertisement From Mccormick & Company. What's Your Favorite Holiday Spice?

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#39

Just In Time For Thanksgiving

Just In Time For Thanksgiving

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#40

Antique Cream Of Wheat Thanksgiving Ad

Antique Cream Of Wheat Thanksgiving Ad

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#41

Newspaper Ad For A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1980s)

Newspaper Ad For A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1980s)

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#42

People's Market In Oakland California Advertising A 24 Case Of Coca-Cola Bottles On Sale For Less That A Dollar With Coupon! (1968)

People's Market In Oakland California Advertising A 24 Case Of Coca-Cola Bottles On Sale For Less That A Dollar With Coupon! (1968)

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Van Camp's Pork & Beans And Spam With Thanksgiving Bonus From Bh&g, 1949

Van Camp's Pork & Beans And Spam With Thanksgiving Bonus From Bh&g, 1949

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Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

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Thanksgiving! Let Us Do The Cooking (And The Cleaning) This Sunday For Brunch Or Dinner

Thanksgiving! Let Us Do The Cooking (And The Cleaning) This Sunday For Brunch Or Dinner

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Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

Vintage Thanksgiving Themed Advertising

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#48

Vintage Jell-O Ad

Vintage Jell-O Ad

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#49

Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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Vintage Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving

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Auntriarch
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1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can't do something clever with cocktail sticks and fruit, you're nobody!

#51

Bells Thanksgiving Ad 1963

Bells Thanksgiving Ad 1963

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#52

Shoney's Big Boy Thanksgiving Dinner - November 1975

Shoney's Big Boy Thanksgiving Dinner - November 1975

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#53

Wendy's Hamburgers - November 1978 - Thanksgiving - Lawrence, Ks

Wendy's Hamburgers - November 1978 - Thanksgiving - Lawrence, Ks

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#54

Howard Johnson’s Restaurant, Thanksgiving Menu, Long Island, Early 60s

Howard Johnson’s Restaurant, Thanksgiving Menu, Long Island, Early 60s

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#55

Dairy Queen Thanksgiving Special -November 1974 - Leonard & Whitewright Tx

Dairy Queen Thanksgiving Special -November 1974 - Leonard & Whitewright Tx

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1951 Newspaper Ad For The Green Ridge Turkey Farm In Nashua, New Hampshire!

1951 Newspaper Ad For The Green Ridge Turkey Farm In Nashua, New Hampshire!

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