We are now in the middle of Music Awards Season! With the Grammys last month, the iHeartRadio Music Awards just yesterday (March 17, 2025), and the highly anticipated return of the American Music Awards in May, it’s the perfect time to take a nostalgic look back at award shows of the 90s. The 90s were…
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TVDO does love songs! Fri., 2/14/25 at 5PM ET
Valentine’s Day is often referred to as a “Hallmark holiday” … meaning that its essential purpose is to spark retail activity. And it certainly does that, especially among folks in romantic relationships. But in my view, Valentine’s Day is for celebrating all kinds of love: the love we share with family members, friends, and even…
TVDO: “90s Frosting on a Mixtape Cake” – Fri., 1/24/25, at 5 PM ET
My favorite pop music decade will complement the usual eclectic mix of decades and genres you’ve come to know and love on The Viking Diaries Outloud. This week’s playlist is the musical equivalent of raiding your older siblings’ CD collections when they weren’t looking. The lineup includes the quirky vibes of the B52s, the smoky…
New Year’s Through the 90s: A Decade of Transformation
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 1990, the world ushered in a decade of immense change and unforgettable moments. From cultural milestones to technological advancements, each New Year during the 1990s reflected the spirit of its time. Let’s take a journey through the decade and revisit the highlights of every New Year’s Day….
Boxing Day in the 90s: A Perfect Post-Christmas Vibe in the USA and Beyond
Ah, Boxing Day in the 90s—a day that felt like a cool-down lap after the festive sprint that was Christmas. Though the holiday has roots in British traditions, in the United States, Boxing Day wasn’t an official holiday. But that didn’t stop it from becoming a day of laid-back lounging, family traditions, and (if you…
Christmas Toy Dreams for 90s Kids
The 1990s were an iconic decade for children’s toys, with a lineup of groundbreaking and nostalgic favorites that defined a generation. As Christmas approached each year, kids eagerly circled their chosen treasures in catalogs or wrote heartfelt letters to Santa, hoping their dreams would be waiting under the tree. Tickle Me Elmo Fever No conversation…