Why 1970s and 1980s Generations Are Re-Discovering Forgotten Pastimes Like Jigsaw Puzzles

It seems that history is repeating itself but it may not be all bad news. In the Great Depression of the 1930s, young people had to use imagination and thrift to occupy themselves. Some of the best-selling toys of the era were,jigsaw puzzles. These jigsaw puzzles, were mass produced cheaply. Some were even sold a bit at a time for a few pennies.

Now, the spirit of the recession-era is back in vogue. With money tight for many, evidence shows that those born in the 1970s and 1980s in particular, are looking to the past for pleasure. An evening with jigsaw puzzles, a bottle of wine and friends staying in, is becoming the norm. But what's more interesting is that it's also becoming trendy. Watercolour paints, card-making products and make-your-own models are also increasing in popularity with that generation.

What all these activities have in common is that they are relatively cheap to do. They can also help people forget their worries. Interesting pastimes, such as jigsaw puzzles, are often recommended by mental health professionals as a good way of re-building concentration and confidence.

These poor economic times have been tough but there could be good to come out of this poor economic period. Consumers, and in particular those in their 20s and 30s, are realizing that material values are not important, but family values are. Old pastimes, like doing jigsaw puzzles, are helping consumers re-evaluate their lives. Maybe this economic downturn may make the World a better place to live.