Merry Christmas Kevin, Ralph and MaryAnn! I simply love your windows this year. Oh, the memories come flooding back as you pan the camera. All my best.....Valli
It looks really beautiful!! Great job on the chalk work, Ralph!! Thank you so much for a more thorough telling of the exhibit. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!!
Thank you so much for take two. Much improved video. I saw things I didn't see the first time, like those pastel globe lights and some of the things under the trees and the vertical hanging streamers. That Corning Ware percolator reminds me of childhood. We used them for iced tea pitchers. Very sturdy and heavy. We still use the Corning Electromatic percolators for spiced tea because the inside unit is stainless steel. Merry Christmas!
You're welcome, Jonathan! Those Corning Ware pots are very sturdy and I can see where they would make good spiced tea! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I am glad you filmed this in the dark hours. It really made the lighted features and colors POP. Gives it energy and excitement for the kiddos. Terrific❤
I miss Ben Franklin, GC Murphy, HL Green, Kresge, and all the local department stores, it was a magical time to live, the dollar stores are no match for the five and dime
I worked at a Ben Franklin for about a year, and 2 different local department stores. One was high end, the other moderate with discount sales. Miss those days.
The window display is absolutely magical. The night time filming really captures the three demential aspect you created with the lights and sparkling objects. It is amazing! Such a treat for your town. It’s so nice you pay homage to the old Ben Franklin. Wishing you, Marianne, Ralph and all your family a wonderful Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!
It's deja vu all over again!! I must admit that this alternative version is much more thorough and informative than the first version. Highlighting your dad's Christmas kitchen swags was very fascinating!! Are the garlic and peppers real or artificial? I thought maybe they were somehow preserved or you replaced them every year?They are definitely realistic if they are plastic! I'm hoping to see a new episode Thursday morning, but maybe this is an early Christmas present!! Happy holidays to you, Maryann and Ralph! Have a wonderful and relaxing Christmas filled with peace and love! ...and lots of good things to eat!!
Hello, Greg! The garlic and peppers are all plastic - don't they look real? And they are almost 60 years old! There's an episode coming on Thursday - I just stuck this in as a bonus since the first video of the windows had issues. Ralph, Marianne and I all send our very best wishes to you and your family for a peaceful and wonderful season! Merry Christmas to you and I hope your New Year is filled with good health and great joy!
It's Just LOVELY!! This Brings So much Warm Vintage Spirit to The Holiday...it's Charming!! Thank you for bringing the Charm back to Christmas! & Jesus!
I never get tired of seeing your beautiful window displays Kevin! They are so nostalgic and brings back so many memories. Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all of you and can’t wait for the new videos in 2025! 🎄⭐️🎄
Your windows are stunning 🎄👍. Love all the hanging “bling”, just so much to see. Thank you for all your time and energy putting together such wonderful vintage and nostalgic memories. Wishing you and everyone at Cavalcade a most joyous Christmas and Happy, and healthy 2025🎄👍🌹
Thank you. So beautifully done. The Christmas trees are so beautifully decorated. What would Christmas be without those stoves and the baked goods and stews and roasts that they make possible--cooked and baked with love. If I had a bucket list, The Cavalcade would be on the top of the list. What a talented guy Ralph is! I am remembering the signs that the grocer or one of his employees made and put up in the window advertising specials. This would be in the 40's--70's. Well, Ralph's signs require more specialized talent. Happy and Blessed Holidays to you, Maryanne and Ralph.
Thank you so much, Bluehill! I often think of all the meals and wonderful things these old stoves have made in their lifetimes - the families they have helped to feed and the traditions they helped to create. WIshing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
When I was a kid growing up in Rowland Heights, CA there was a Ben Franklin’s in the little shopping center down the street. I still remember the nickel candy. What a time it was to be alive . Love walking down the Memory Lane of my mind watching your videos. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄🤍⭐️
I'm on the same Dad train. Mine also had the same holiday cheer. Manger to chocolate ornaments on tree, one each night. We didn't have much, but pop's did what he could each year to spread the joy. Was a good cook too, many COF dishes were on the hit parade. He would have taken us to your windows if we had this back then. Keep up the tradition.
😍🤩😍Thank You so much! Mom had the cake pan with scraper and Faberware rotisserie. I still have the corning percolator 😍😍would love to find a ceramic tree in the wild😍Happiest of Holidays to you and crew!
Magical! What a beautiful display. I love all of it! Your dad was very creative and ahead of his time with the swags. People love to use that look in decor today. Your nativity is very pretty. And the blow molds are so fun and retro. I get tired decorating my 3’ tabletop tree; can’t imagine the effort involved with all the trees in your windows. Beautifully done.Thank you for sharing this stunning display. Merry Christmas!
How lovely and so nicely done.......and some of the sweetest little blow molds!!! The satin ornaments brought back memories of putting up my aunt's tree (who, small world, retired to Port Sanilac and we would often go to Croswell for lunch when we visited them) Merry Christmas !!
@cavalcadeoffood May I tell you we live in the greater Houston area - multitudes of people and vehicles. Small towns such as Katy, Pearland, Alvin, etc., are swallowed by sprawl. I enjoy recalling small town ambience when everything was simpler while watching Calvacade. Thank You!
Love your videos and your gorgeous kitchen. I feel like I’m sitting in my grandmother‘s house. A little late to come see the window display this year, but I’m going to next year. I only live an hour away.
I have a theme for one of your next Christmas windows. Titled, “Imagination”When children had to use their imagination with their toys before electronics and the internet. Cowboys and Indians, Dolls, children’s kitchen sets, tea parties, Erector sets, Playdough, etc… ❤
Merry Christmas and all best wishes for 2025. I found a copy of 'Let's Cook it Right' by Adelle Davis for your library. I will email you for-mailing instructions. And I have another gift; I deleted my comment about a certain English pudding. Michael Beach Team Trump USA 2025
Hi Michael! You can email me at cavalcadevintage@gmail.com. Sending best wishes to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you!
Merry Christmas Kevin, Ralph and MaryAnn! I simply love your windows this year. Oh, the memories come flooding back as you pan the camera. All my best.....Valli
Thank you so much, Valli!! Our best wishes going out to you for a very Merry Christmas!!
It looks really beautiful!! Great job on the chalk work, Ralph!! Thank you so much for a more thorough telling of the exhibit. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!!
Thanks, MaPooh! Ralph always does such a beautiful job on the chalkboards. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for take two. Much improved video. I saw things I didn't see the first time, like those pastel globe lights and some of the things under the trees and the vertical hanging streamers. That Corning Ware percolator reminds me of childhood. We used them for iced tea pitchers. Very sturdy and heavy. We still use the Corning Electromatic percolators for spiced tea because the inside unit is stainless steel. Merry Christmas!
You're welcome, Jonathan! Those Corning Ware pots are very sturdy and I can see where they would make good spiced tea! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I am glad you filmed this in the dark hours. It really made the lighted features and colors POP. Gives it energy and excitement for the kiddos. Terrific❤
Thanks, Sara! It's hard to film the windows during the day because there's always a lot of glare on the windows from the daylight. Merry Christmas!
You always seem to put together the most amazing window displays. So beautiful. Thank you for keeping the Reason for The Season in your displays.
Thank you, Cindy! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to Kevin, Ralph, Maryanne & Cavalcade of food friends.
Thank you, jmarcos! Merry Christmas to you!
Stunning….oh what special memories of simpler times. I could stare at this all day. And I just might do that. Thank you for this. ♥️♥️♥️🎄🎄🎄
Thank you, myheartisinjapan! Merry Christmas!
If I lived in this community, I would deliberately go for a daily walk through this neighborhood to enjoy the beautiful scenery!
Fawn 😊
Thanks so much, Fawn! Merry Christmas!
I miss Ben Franklin, GC Murphy, HL Green, Kresge, and all the local department stores, it was a magical time to live, the dollar stores are no match for the five and dime
You can say that again!😂
I worked at a Ben Franklin for about a year, and 2 different local department stores. One was high end, the other moderate with discount sales. Miss those days.
Hi Michael! I hear you - I miss Kresge and Woolworth. Such wonderful stores - it was like a dream to go into those stores as a kid. Merry Christmas!
The window display is absolutely magical. The night time filming really captures the three demential aspect you created with the lights and sparkling objects. It is amazing! Such a treat for your town. It’s so nice you pay homage to the old Ben Franklin. Wishing you, Marianne, Ralph and all your family a wonderful Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!
Thank you so much, John! Merry Christmas to you and yours and all good things in the New Year!
It's deja vu all over again!!
I must admit that this alternative version is much more thorough and informative than the first version. Highlighting your dad's Christmas kitchen swags was very fascinating!!
Are the garlic and peppers real or artificial?
I thought maybe they were somehow preserved or you replaced them every year?They are definitely realistic if
they are plastic!
I'm hoping to see a new episode Thursday morning, but maybe this is an early Christmas present!!
Happy holidays to you, Maryann and Ralph! Have a wonderful and relaxing Christmas filled with peace and love! ...and lots of good things to eat!!
Hello, Greg! The garlic and peppers are all plastic - don't they look real? And they are almost 60 years old! There's an episode coming on Thursday - I just stuck this in as a bonus since the first video of the windows had issues. Ralph, Marianne and I all send our very best wishes to you and your family for a peaceful and wonderful season! Merry Christmas to you and I hope your New Year is filled with good health and great joy!
It's Just LOVELY!! This Brings So much Warm Vintage Spirit to The Holiday...it's Charming!! Thank you for bringing the Charm back to Christmas! & Jesus!
Thank you, mshowell! My best wishes for a Merry Christmas!
The store looks beautiful Ralph.
A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
God bless!!!
Thank you, Damon! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you Kevin, Mary Ann and Ralph from blustery Round Rock, Texas!!
Thank you, Nancy!! Sending best wishes from Michigan to you and yours for a Merry Christmas down in Round Rock!!
Great job on the windows. Merry Christmas to you and all the Cavalcade food friend family!
Thank you, Susan! Merry Christmas!
I never get tired of seeing your beautiful window displays Kevin! They are so nostalgic and brings back so many memories. Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all of you and can’t wait for the new videos in 2025! 🎄⭐️🎄
Thank you, Suzanne! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I enjoyed seeing the vintage cookware and thank you for including the Nativity in your window display Merry Christmas 🎄
Glad you enjoyed the displays, Maria! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful beautiful display it is so magical love everything about it my Christmas dream ❤️🎄💚
Thanks, oraliamasswaldi! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful! Love the Ben Franklin memories!
Thanks, Sharon! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Kevin,Ralph,Maryann and food friends! The window is absolutely wonderful. Brought back sweet memories. Thank you
Thank you, Rosemary! Merry Christmas to you!
Looks lovely every year. What a nice display. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, windingroad! Merry Christmas!
So beautiful! ❤🎄🎅🏻✨ Thank you for sharing with us! Merry Christmas! 🎁☃️❄️
Merry Christmas, MysticalMissM!
Your windows are stunning 🎄👍. Love all the hanging “bling”, just so much to see. Thank you for all your time and energy putting together such wonderful vintage and nostalgic memories.
Wishing you and everyone at Cavalcade a most joyous Christmas and Happy, and healthy 2025🎄👍🌹
Thank you, Diana! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you. So beautifully done. The Christmas trees are so beautifully decorated. What would Christmas be without those stoves and the baked goods and stews and roasts that they
make possible--cooked and baked with love. If I had a bucket list, The Cavalcade would be on the top of the list. What a talented guy Ralph is! I am remembering the signs that the grocer or
one of his employees made and put up in the window advertising specials. This would be in the 40's--70's. Well, Ralph's signs require more specialized talent. Happy and Blessed Holidays to
you, Maryanne and Ralph.
Thank you so much, Bluehill! I often think of all the meals and wonderful things these old stoves have made in their lifetimes - the families they have helped to feed and the traditions they helped to create. WIshing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Just Beautiful 🎉🎄☃️❤️🙋♀️
Thank you, Trudy!
When I was a kid growing up in Rowland Heights, CA there was a Ben Franklin’s in the little shopping center down the street. I still remember the nickel candy. What a time it was to be alive . Love walking down the Memory Lane of my mind watching your videos. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄🤍⭐️
Thanks, June! It was a great time! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Wonderful nostalgia! Thank you for taking the time out of your life to do this and bring happiness to strangers and friends alike! ❤
Thank you! I really enjoy doing this. Merry Christmas, Justmegd!
Great job Kevin and yes ! it is a lot of hard work but it does pay off and worth it
Thanks, Earl! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I'm on the same Dad train. Mine also had the same holiday cheer. Manger to chocolate ornaments on tree, one each night. We didn't have much, but pop's did what he could each year to spread the joy. Was a good cook too, many COF dishes were on the hit parade. He would have taken us to your windows if we had this back then. Keep up the tradition.
Thanks so much, ngrng! Your dad sounds like a great guy who had the genuine Christmas spirit! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas. I loved your windows,
Merry Christmas, lagilbo!
Merry Christmas 🎄 😊
Merry Christmas, Trudy!
Absolutely beautiful, The hard work you put in shows with every sparkling light, If I could I would pay that store a visit today xx
Thanks, Ozzie! Merry Christmas!
😍🤩😍Thank You so much! Mom had the cake pan with scraper and Faberware rotisserie. I still have the corning percolator 😍😍would love to find a ceramic tree in the wild😍Happiest of Holidays to you and crew!
I agree! I had the scraper pans, too, and can't seem to find them now. HA They are a great addition.
Thanks so much, SK!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Brings back great memories. Merry Christmas 🎄
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Charles! Merry Christmas to you!
It all looks wonderful!
Thank you, Andrea! Merry Christmas!
WOW!!! Looks great!! 😊🎉
Thanks, Janet! Merry Christmas!
Magical! What a beautiful display. I love all of it! Your dad was very creative and ahead of his time with the swags. People love to use that look in decor today. Your nativity is very pretty. And the blow molds are so fun and retro. I get tired decorating my 3’ tabletop tree; can’t imagine the effort involved with all the trees in your windows. Beautifully done.Thank you for sharing this stunning display. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, rcdoodles! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Wonderful! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas, Laura!
I am really late to the party, but I am so thrilled to see this. Thank you!
Better late than never, allonesame! Thanks!
Very pretty, Merry Christmas!❤️🎅🎄
Thanks, mvhill! Merry Christmas!
Great windows! Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, Kim!
How lovely and so nicely done.......and some of the sweetest little blow molds!!! The satin ornaments brought back memories of putting up my aunt's tree (who, small world, retired to Port Sanilac and we would often go to Croswell for lunch when we visited them) Merry Christmas !!
Hi Jim - glad it brought back some nice Christmas memories for you! Happy New Year!
love the nostalgia
Thanks, deme!
Beautifully done! Trees are wonderful! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you too, Linda!
@cavalcadeoffood May I tell you we live in the greater Houston area - multitudes of people and vehicles. Small towns such as Katy, Pearland, Alvin, etc., are swallowed by sprawl. I enjoy recalling small town ambience when everything was simpler while watching Calvacade. Thank You!
Beautiful....great job!!
Thanks so much, Andrew!
Beautiful!
Thanks, Diane!
Love your videos and your gorgeous kitchen. I feel like I’m sitting in my grandmother‘s house. A little late to come see the window display this year, but I’m going to next year. I only live an hour away.
Hi Leslie! Thanks so much! Hope you can see them next year!
I can't believe you move stoves around! I'd be afraid of denting and acratching them, or hurting myself!
Hi hoosierpioneer! I move them often, but usually have someone help me. It's my workout for the day! Merry Christmas!
I wanna spend spend spend 😅
LOL! Merry Christmas, paulmichael!
🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas, Carolyn!
I have a theme for one of your next Christmas windows. Titled, “Imagination”When children had to use their imagination with their toys before electronics and the internet. Cowboys and Indians, Dolls, children’s kitchen sets, tea parties, Erector sets, Playdough, etc… ❤
Hi Justmegd! That's a great idea for a window display! I'll have to look around and see what I have in old vintage toys and things. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and all best wishes for 2025. I found a copy of 'Let's Cook it Right'
by Adelle Davis for your library. I will email you for-mailing instructions.
And I have another gift; I deleted my comment about a certain English pudding.
Michael Beach
Team Trump USA 2025
Didn't know you where looking for that book. My great Aunt worked for Adele Davis, typing for her books.
Hi Michael! You can email me at cavalcadevintage@gmail.com. Sending best wishes to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you!