Welcome to a special Christmas edition of Magazine Monday. From December 1966 its Jack and Jill Magazine with a great (slightly stained) cover. In addition to the Disneyland Parade article there’s a look at some new show called How the Grinch Stole Christmas.


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The inside over (with the stain reversed) has a sweet “author unknown” poem. Even better than the poem is Ed Emberley’s superb art work which if you're over 40 I’m sure you recognize (link).


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The Cigar-smoking rooster gets mentioned, you can see him here (link). “Walt Disney promises the 1966 parade will be bigger and better yet”.


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“Fantasy on Parade” looks simultaneously silly and fun.


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Do you suppose they knew how big this “different kind of creation” would become? There is some excellent artwork in this four page article.


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I always forget about the Chuck Jones connection even though I guess it’s pretty obvious.


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Get out your favorite instrument and play for us, we’ll all sing along.


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Let’s talk about some very cool toys shall we.


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If we all stare at this calendar long enough maybe it will be 1966 again?


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Barbie had a friend name Francie? Check out those mod-in-groovy-kicky-arty outfits! I want that tiny record player.


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The inside back cover dare’s you to find the 18 things wrong in this picture.


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The back cover features some “reader” submitted artwork, great stuff.


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In case you missed last years Jack and Jill December 1961 post, you can see it here (link).


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