The first Sears Christmas Book, in 1933, was a modest 87 pages. It offered fruitcakes and Mickey Mouse watches and live canaries. By 1968, the catalog had ballooned to 608 pages, and sold quilted ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Like an analog Amazon, the 1968 Sears "Wish Book" sold an unrivaled assortment of mail-order goods, enough to fulfill every Christmas list at a time when trends started on department store floors.

One of the best Christmas or Hanukkah presents that young baby boomers like me got even before the holidays did not cost our parents anything. This gift was as magical as many of the costly gifts that ...

Sears is bringing back its once highly anticipated holiday "wish book," which hasn't had a run since 2011. This year's includes a digital version with an interactive format on desktop and mobile that ...

The first Sears Christmas Book, in 1933, was a modest 87 pages. It offered fruitcakes and Mickey Mouse watches and live canaries. By 1968, the catalog had ballooned to 608 pages, and sold quilted ...