vintage Christmas Card featuring an illustration of a white Christmas Tree

Christmas for those who celebrate is just around the corner and I’m super excited. It’s my favourite time of the year and I can’t wait to eat myself silly and enjoy my time with family and friends.

For today’s Vintage Photo Tuesday I wanted to showcase this festive time of year thru those vintage photos I adore so much.

So friends, grab your egg nog and let the fun begin!

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay, are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Note: If the item you clicked on is no longer available, just do a search for like items. There are loads of vintage items being added to Etsy and eBay daily!

Vintage Christmas Images 1940s-1960s

Christmas Eve 1956-Young woman and her cat.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of Pets & Their Owners

1950s vintage photo of a young woman in a 1950s dress posing in front of her Christmas Tree with her cat on her lap. -1956-

Source: Etsy

Funny hats from the Christmas Crackers for everyone at the table-1959.

1950s vintage photo of a family with Christmas Cracker hats on their head at the Christmas dinner table-1959

Source: Library & Archives Canada

For Christmas decorations an Oregon girl likes giant pine cones-1946.

1940s vintage photo of a young girl in a plaid skirt posing on a ladder with pine cones with the caption from National Geographic in 1946 saying "For Christmas decorations an Oregon girl likes giant pine cones-1946"

Source: Etsy

Santa’s helper placing gifts in the stockings-1965.

1960s vintage photo of a woman dressed in a Santa Dress putting dolls into stockings by the fire.

Source: Library & Archives Canada

St. Catherine street in Montreal, Quebec filled with Christmas shoppers circa 1957.

Source: Library & Archives Canada

Norma Christmas Lights and Model circa 1950s.

Further Reading: Christmas Lights Advertising 1940s-1960s

1950s vintage photo of a woman posing with Noma Christmas Lights in a room. She is about to do the Christmas Decorations.

Source: Toronto Archives

Pte. Lyle Enright returning from overseas for Christmas-1943.

Source: Library & Archives Canada

If you can’t get to Hawaii for the Holidays, bring Hawaii into your home. Christmas 1957 with Jim, Ruth, Jimmy, Jeannie, Jennifer and Judy in Hawaiian shirts and dresses posing at the table.

Further Reading: Have Yourself A Very Tropical Christmas! 1920s-1960s Vintage Photos

Christmas 1957-1950s vintage photo of a family celebrating Christmas with Hawaiian shirts and dresses in their home

Source: Etsy

Tinsel and food- The 1950s lunch ladies Christmas.

Further Reading: The Vintage Work Christmas Party

1950s vintage photo of 3 lunch ladies posing by their small Christmas Tree

Source: Etsy

The Christmas Corsage is a must for a vintage look during the holiday season (1960s).

1960s vintage photo of a couple in 1960s fashions and a woman wearing a Christmas corsage posing by their Christmas Tree.

Source: Etsy

“XMAS 1960”. Photo time! Everyone smile and don’t goof off!

1960s vintage photo of a family smiling for the camera at their Christmas dinner. "Xmas 1960"

Source: Etsy

Would you like to see more Vintage Christmas Photos? Then check out my other blog posts:

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas Posts from the 1920s-1960s (Archived).

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Friends!

Liz

Okay Friends! This is my last blog post for 2 weeks as I’m heading off to Malaysia again for 10 days of snorkeling and learning about how to protect the Marine Life. I’m very excited! BUT I did not want to leave before posting my Etsy Holiday Gift Guide 2018-The Vintage Version so that you can all get you shopping done while I’m gone (and then it’s just me left running around the world wide web looking for deals).

Corset department at the Crowley-Milner department store, Detroit, Michigan, 1941
By Arthur Siegel.

November 2022 NOTE: As the title said this post WAS from 2018, so all of these items shown below are now gone, however you CAN still shop on Etsy. Here are vintage collections on the platform that you can browse and shop from that I have created in 2022 and updated regularly.

I adore Etsy and have been an avid shopper on the site for years and years buying everything from 1940s dresses to most of all my gifts for family friends. I love the selection and there is always something for someone (as you will see below).

So Happy Shopping and guess what? Everything on this list is under $100 as well!

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.

For the Dog Lover-Vintage Scottie Dog Tea Towel. 1950’s Kitchen Linen.

Further Reading: ‘Everyone Loves a Scottie Dog‘

1950s Kitchen: Vintage Scottie Dog Tea Towel. 1950's Kitchen Linen.

Source: Etsy

One more adorable 1950s Kitchen Tea Towel for anyone on your list who loves a little Kitsch in their life.

Vintage 1950's Mid-Century Kitsch Linen Kitchen Tea Towels

Source: Etsy

Flamingo and Cocktail Fans come together in this adorable 1950s Metal Tray. LOVE! (Note: SOLD-a Friend Bought it after seeing post)

Vintage 1950's Flamingo Metal Tray. Mid Century Serving Tray/ Cocktails/Retro. Christmas Drinks/Hostess Gift

Source: Etsy

I have always enjoyed vintage items from Canada’s History and when it’s a piece of history from my own families experience, it makes it even better. Seen below is a Vintage souvenir dish from the Montreal Expo of 1967. My father and his family attended this expo and it’s cool to think that what you see below is what they saw as well when they were walking around (P.S. I’m not buying this because I already have memorabilia from the expo).

Take home a piece of Canadian history today!

Vintage souvenir dish from the Montreal Expo of 1967

Source: Etsy

Never worry about Hat Pins again! I own one of these 1940s ‘Hold Tite” Hat Holders myself and they work quite well.

Vintage 1940's Hold Tite Elastic Hat Holder New on Original Card, 1940's Vintage Women's Hat Accessories

Source: Etsy

Vintage Catalogs are truly the best for fashion inspiration! Like this one from Sears, Roebuck and Co. dated August 1945 featuring 16 pages of vintage fashion that you could of ordered the patterns for from Butterick.

Vintage 40's Dresses Catalog 1940s Fashion 1945 Sears Roebuck

Source: Etsy

For the man in your life: Rolls Razor Viscount Nickel Plated Razor In Box, All Instructions and Parts in a Beautiful Silver Metal Case.

Rolls Razor Viscount Nickel Plated Razor In Box, All Instructions and Parts, Rolls Razor Kit Set, In Beautiful Silver Metal Case

Source: Etsy

I’m a Lindy Hopper and I love anything to do with “dance”, like these 2 adorable teenage dancing Salt & Pepper Shakers. This would be perfect for anyone who loves dance and kitschy items.

Vintage Dancing Teens Salt and Pepper Shakers

Source: Etsy

Bakers in the family? How about giving them this complete Sears Cookie Press and Cake Decorator Set from the 1950s? I think they will absolutely love it!

Vintage Sears Cookie Press Set, Aluminum, Cake Decorating, Cookie Making, 22 pieces, 1950s, Mid Century, Christmas Gift for Her, Baking Set

Source: Etsy

What a fun and creative gift! A 1950’s vintage customizable picture bracelet. Wear someone special on your wrist so you will never forget them.

1950's vintage customizable picture bracelet - gold coloured

Source: Etsy

Romance Comic Book Lovers Alert! 1950s & 1960s Set of 2 Comics from Patsy Walker & Personal Love (ohhhhh). I have several myself and they are FILLED to the brim with fun content and would indeed make a wonderful gift for someone with a sense of humour.

Source: Etsy

Do you have a friend or family member who likes to have a well crafted cocktail while travelling? Then this ‘1950s Vintage Travel Bar Case’ is a MUST for their collection. How cool would they look breaking this out? Very cool.

Vintage Travel Bar Case with Seagram's accessories-1950s

Source: Etsy

I know that many of my readers have a soft spot for Vintage Poodle Figurines from the 1950s and 1960s. So maybe it’s time to buy yourself something nice today since you have done such a good job shopping for everyone else ?

Vintage Poodle Figurines Ceramic Mother and Puppy Pearlescent Glaze Set of 2 MCM Decor Retro 1950s Dog Figurine 1960s Home

Source: Etsy

Well friends that is the end of the Holiday guide. I hope these Etsy gifts have inspired your holiday shopping list and I look forward to hearing what everyone received AND purchased this Holiday Season.

Have a great couple of weeks friends and remember to follow me on Instagram to not miss my adventures in Sea Turtle land.

Liz