Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide <a href="https://wearinghistoryblog.com/2015/12/my-christmas-gift-to-you-1910s-holiday-wish-book-catalog/">Our Special Holiday Gift-Book</a> from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and<a href="https://www.peculiarmanicule.com/esquire-gift-guide"> Esquire’s ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.</a> 
Check out our gift recommendations below: 
Dana Stevens’ Cozy Movie Night-In: 
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CMT8DFU/?tag=slatmaga-20">The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper</a> & <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J3ZUQ6/?tag=slatmaga-20">Amish Country Popcorn</a>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3XRF6ZN/?tag=slatmaga-20">L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw</a>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4YDQPXQ/?tag=slatmaga-20">The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box Set</a>
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Chris Molanphy’s Hit Parade Collection: 
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB3F4J1J/?tag=slatmaga-20">The Beatles’ Revolver CD Box Set</a>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013BPR7OC/?tag=slatmaga-20">Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set </a>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp//?tag=slatmaga-20">Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo Matos</a>
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Willa Paskin’s Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares:
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/57290874/tall-cantaloupe-bowl">Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro</a>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHWMVMDV/?tag=slatmaga-20">4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer</a>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJNY3B2L/?tag=slatmaga-20">Cherry-Shaped Toilet Brush</a>
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The Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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