Do you remember that feeling of anticipation and joy when watching Christmas commercials as a kid? The jolly tunes playing in the background, the warm fuzzy feelings of family coming together, and the intriguing advertisements in black and white or vibrant color?

Take a trip down memory lane and experience the mesmerizing magic of 1950s and 1960s vintage Christmas commercials. From Coca-Cola’s classic Santa Claus to Glass Wax Christmas stencils, these iconic advertisements not only defined the holidays of our childhood, they continue to bring us back to a memorable era.

Enjoy!

1950s Vintage Ad for W.T. Grant Co The Family Store.

1950s & 1960s Vintage Christmas Commercials

1950’s TV commercial from Bordens Egg Nog, titled “Elsie’s Holiday Party (video link).

1950s Ivory Snow free Christmas ornaments commercial (video link).

A classic Christmas-themed 1955 commercial for Tareyton cigarettes, featuring the ‘Tareyton Twosome’ (video link).

1959 commercial for Timex watches (video link).

“Turn your home into a winter wonderland with the magic of Glass Wax”. A Glass Wax Christmas stencils 1950’s TV commercial (video link).

1959 Kodak commercial (video link).

1959 commercial for Kodak Brownie home movie camera (video link).

1960 commercial for a 1961 Chevrolet (video link).

1967 commercial for Scripto Butane Lighters (video link).

1960s Chemical Bank Christmas commercial (video link).

Do you remember any of these? Share in the comments section below.

Happy Holidays and stay safe everyone!

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas Blog Posts from the 1920s-1960s

Liz

It has come to my attention that I have NEVER done a vintage Christmas Advertising post (I have done catalogs as you just recently saw, but never print ads). How this is possible is beyond me as I have done almost every other season since I launched this blog in 2012. Oh well whatever my reasonings, it is officially here now!

Let’s take a look friends!

1950s Retro Christmas Card — Source: Etsy

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1930s-1950s Vintage Christmas Advertising

Take the train to see the Christmas windows and to arrive safely at your holiday destination. A 1940s New York Central train advertisement.

1940s vintage Christmas ad for New York Central Trains featuring a 1940s family taking the train at Christmas Time

Source: eBay

If you love Fruitcake (not me) then this Betty Crocker December 1957 vintage ad with baking recipe is just for you!

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas Baking Ideas from the 1950s

Vintage 1957 Betty Crocker Christmas Fruitcake Print Ad featuring a 1950s Baking Recipe for Fruitcake

Source: Etsy

Give the gift of a beautiful 1955 Cadillac as seen in this vintage 1950’s Automobile print ad.

1955 CADILLAC vintage print ad featuring a 1950s couple at Christmas Time

Source: Etsy

“The meat makes the meal”. A 1936 SWIFT’S PREMIUM Meats advertisement for Christmas hams, bacon and chicken.

Source: eBay

1948 Jantzen Sweaters Ad featuring some really cute 100% virgin worsted wool sweaters. How toasty warm!

Further Reading: “Jantzen Makes the Finest Sweaters”-1940s & 1950s Vintage Jantzen Ads

1948 Jantzen Sweaters Ad featuring 100% wool sweaters and a couple kissing in the window.

Source: Etsy

Making your gingerbread houses and your holiday pies are easier with Durkee’s famous foods. A 1950s vintage ad.

1950s Vintage Christmas Ad for ingredients for Gingerbread houses and Holiday Pies.

Source: eBay

3 out of 4 men confess: “I don’t have a comfortable chair!”. 1957 BarcaLounger Christmas print ad.

Vintage 1957 BarcaLounger Christmas Print Ad. 1950s Mid Century Furniture Ad

Source: Etsy

1940s vintage ad for a Recordio. A recording radio-phonograph. How cool!

I have never heard of a Recordio? Have you? Share if you have in the comments section below.

Further Reading: Vintage Radio Advertising

1940s Vintage ad for a Recordio-A recording radio-phonograph featuring an illustration of a family gathered around the radio and the Christmas Tree.

Source: Etsy

“Make this an extra-special Christmas with a Hamilton Watch”. 1947 vintage ad.

Further Reading: Vintage Watch Ads- The Original Tick Tock

1947 Hamilton Watches Vintage Advertisement featuring a family singing around the piano.

Source: Etsy

“Canada Dry-Yours for Happier Holidays”. Mmmm I love Canada Dry Ginger Ale and this cute 1950s Christmas ad.

1951 Canada Dry Christmas Ad featuring bottles of Canada Dry around a Christmas Tree. The perfect Christmas Drink.

Source: Etsy

“Merry Fragrant Christmas”. 1947 Coty Cosmetics advertisement featuring all the different styles and fragrances you could purchase as Christmas gifts.

1947 Coty Cosmetics vintage ad illustration for Christmas time gift ideas

Source: Etsy

Season’s Greetings from R-J-Reynolds Tobacco Company the makers of Camel Cigarettes and Print Albert Smoking Tobacco. 1930s vintage ad.

1930s BIG Vintage Camel Prince Albert Cigarette Santa Christmas Art Print Ad

Source: eBay

“What’ll You Have?”. A 1951 Pabst Blue Ribbon ad featuring a very odd decision to showcase the beer with some wooden Christmas caroller dolls and Christmas treats. Okay then!

1950s Pabst blue ribbon ad featuring christmas caroller dolls and christmas cookies with beer by a Christmas Tree

Source: eBay

“Christmas Time is Toy Time. Give American Toys”. Vintage 1946 American Toy Institute ad.

Vintage 1946 American Toy Institute Print Ad

Source: Etsy

Nothing says love at Christmas time like gifting your special gal silverware. HA! A 1947 Community Silverware Advertisement.

1947 Community Silverware Vintage Advertisement featuring a couple kissing under the mistletoe

Source: Etsy

Nescafe coffee – “Warm welcome for holiday callers with this quick, delicious coffee!”. 1949 vintage ad.

Nescafe coffee 1949 original vintage ad.

Source: eBay

Thanks for dropping by and please share in the comments section what your favourite advertisement was.

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Stay safe and take care!

Liz

Category: Vintage Christmas

1950s & 1960s Vintage Christmas Commercials

1930s-1950s Vintage Christmas Advertising