POST UPDATED OCTOBER 2024
The holiday season brings with it festive decorations, twinkling lights, cozy decorations, and for some, nostalgia for the Christmas decorations of eras past. Whether you are hoping to relive the Christmases of your childhood or looking to add a unique flair to your holiday decor, vintage Christmas kitsch is the way to go.
With its classic charm and warm, inviting character, vintage Christmas kitsch remains a timeless holiday favorite. Get ready to add a spark of nostalgia to your holiday decor and get shopping (or be inspired by)!
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: I have created a collection on Etsy for ‘Vintage Christmas’ items. Great for decor & gifting.
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Note: If you click on an item and it’s no longer available, just hit “Search” and see if you can find similar items. Etsy is filled with tons of vintage items!
Vintage Christmas Kitsch You Can Purchase Right Now OR Be Inspired By For Your Holiday Decorating
The Queen of Kitsch… The Aluminum Christmas Tree!
1960s vintage Christmas a 2 ft Stainless Alumnium Christmas Tree
Further Reading: Aluminum Christmas Trees-Vintage Christmas Decor Fun!
Source: Etsy –SarahsFunFinds
1950s vintage Christmas novelty print full circle skirt featuring the story of “The Night Before Christmas” on it. WOW! So cool!
Source: Etsy – VINTAGEVAVAVOOMZ
Vintage 1950s Elves Pixies Salt and Pepper Shakers (no longer avail)
Source: Etsy
1950s Vintage Plastic Santa & Mrs Claus (no longer avail).
Source: Etsy
A 1950s advent calendar.
I have a soft spot for cute vintage Reindeer, like this little guy which can be a napkin holder or maybe even a Christmas card holder. Your choice!
Rudolph is the coolest reindeer of them all and now you can have a kitschy version of him with this 1940s/50s Vintage Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Ornament.
No Christmas is complete until you have a Kitschy Santa somewhere on display. This vintage musical Santa carousel Christmas decoration from the 1960’s will do the trick.
Mr & Mrs Claus Kissing Salt and Pepper shakers from the 1950s…yes this had to be added to the list!
I remember as a child seeing the paper Christmas bells go up as decor for the holiday’s in our home. This Honeycomb bell Christmas decoration in red and green is from the 1940s and in great condition.
The Elf on the Shelf craze is still in full effect, so why not add a bit of the vintage to the game with this 1950s shelf sitting Christmas Elf.
Cute vintage 1950s elf knee hugger Christmas ornament.
Source: Etsy
Here is another 1950s aluminum Christmas tree for your tabletop.
Another cute 1950s Christmas kitschy felt circle skirt. You will be the hit of the party for sure.
Genuine 1950’s circle skirt in soft wool felt with four big poinsettias made of red, green and yellow ribbons accented with bugle beads and gold paint.
Source: Etsy
Here is another Felt Applique Circle Skirt but this time with a Holiday Train. Ohhhhhhh….
1950s style Christmas light earrings by Glitz-O-Matic.
Note: This style is no longer sold but Glitz-O-Matic has a whole collection of kitschy fun Christmas Jewelry you can purchase right now (brand new, not vintage).
Source: Etsy
Why not pair one of the skirts with a pair of red Christmas bell screw back on earrings from the 1960’s?
And you could add these 2 ceramic Santa’s helpers brooches to your top.
Speaking of tops….Here is one for that special guy in your life. A 1940s/50s Poinsettia/Snowflake Patterned sweater.
Pom Pom’s on a top…Kitschy!! But oh so fantastic. I have been drooling over this sweater for some time now, but alas it’s not in my size or price range.
Question time: Will you be picking up some fun kitsch for your home or for someone else this holiday season?
Happy Kitschmas!!
Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Christmas Blog Posts from the 1920s-1960s
Liz 🙂
