Amid a sense of anxiety fuelled by financial worries and partisan politics, America is once again returning to the tropical escapism of tiki bars, which had their golden era in the two decades post-WWII. How is Manhattan-based bar The Polynesian appealing to Gen Yers with its retro revival?

Whether they've listened to music on vinyl records or captured memories with Polaroid cameras, Gen Zers have found comfort in nostalgia during the pandemic. According to research, this emotional affinity for eras not personally experienced is called 'communal nostalgia'.

Polaroid cameras have been a hit for some time with Gen Zers, who appreciate tangible analog products in a world that's increasingly digital. The brand has launched a mini, more portable version of its camera with a selfie mirror for retro-loving teens reared on smartphone cameras.

While 2021 was supposed to herald better times, the UK rang in a new year in lockdown and with rates of COVID-19 still climbing. As a result, a number of Britons are keeping up their Christmas lights and decorations as a gesture of solidarity and hope in challenging times.