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Tag: 1950s Christmas

Dreaming of Vintage Christmas Images – Part 2

Christmas Parties, yummy foods, holiday cocktails, vintage dresses in reds & greens, it’s truly a marvelous time of the year! I love this season and since it’s almost gone, I’m going to extend it as long as I can with a post filled with lovely vintage photos of Christmases gone by.

Lets begin!

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas Images 1930s-1950s


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Vintage Photo Christmas Card, Postcard Season's Greetings, Mid Century Holiday Greeting Card, Wreath with Red Bow, 1949
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Vintage Christmas Images

“One quick photo with the tree before we head out everyone!” -1940s vintage photo.

1940s Vintage Photo of a Women Standing By Small Christmas Tree in their 1940s coats.
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Christmas Morning! Fun 1940s / 1950s vintage photo of kids playing with the toys they got.

vintage photo of kids opening gifts on christmas morning 1940s 1950s
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Christmas at Sea-WWII Sailors aboard USS Cebu. Can you see the “Fireplace” and Christmas Tree to the right of the photo?

Christmas at Sea- 1940s Vintage Photograph- WWII Sailors Aboard USS Cebu
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Smile for the camera before you open the presents! -1940s vintage photo.

1940s vintage image of two women at christmas in cardigans and plaids skirts opening gifts in front of the tinsel Christmas Tree.
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1957-Sometimes the wrapping paper is more fun than the gift itself.

1957 vintage image of a little boy with presents
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1950’s family Christmas photo. Hi Lassie!

Family Portrait by the Christmas Tree - 1950s Vintage Photo
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2 little girls enjoying their gifts in the 1940’s. According to the description on ‘I Love You More Photos‘, the girls are playing with toys they just got for Christmas..a miniature umbrella clothes line, a small washing machine, laundry tub and ironing board.

1940s vintage image of two little girls with the Christmas tree and gifts
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1950s photo- When your home is small, your tree also becomes small. It’s not the size that matters it’s how you decorate it with tinsel that does.

Corner Christmas Tree- 1950s Vintage Photograph of a woman in a 1950s dress decorating the mantel with gifts received.
Source: Etsy

1950’s Christmas Party – The little black dress at the Christmas party never gets old.

1950's Kodachrome slide of Christmas party with Santa. Everyone is wearing black.
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Group photo to remember their time together -1957 Christmas fun!

Christmas 1957 Group Family Photo Standing in Front of the Christmas tree in 1950s fashions.
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December 15th, 1956. The Ladies Christmas dinner (not super clear but there are mini trees on the table).

1950s vintage photo: December 15th, 1956. The Ladies Christmas dinner
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And that brings us to the end of this roundup of wonderful holiday photos. Thank you for stopping by friends and…..

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE VINTAGE INN (aka Liz)!

Retro Christmas Card

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

Liz

Vintage Holiday Inspiration: Fun Christmas Kitsch Items

It’s my favorite time of the year, the Christmas Season! And what is a Vintage Christmas without some Kitschy items to fill your home with (or gift to your dearest friends & family).

Today’s post is a roundup of fun vintage kitschy Christmas items that you can be inspired by for your home, because everyone deserves to have a Merry Kitschmas!

READ PART 2 HERE-More Vintage Christmas Kitsch!

Kitsch 1950s christmas card
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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: I have created a collection on Etsy for ‘Vintage Christmas’ items. Great for decor & gifting.

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 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.


Vintage Holiday Inspiration: Fun Christmas Kitsch Items

1950s Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Spinning Spinner, and it works!

1950s Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Spinning Spinner Toy Tin Santa Molto Retro Kitsch
Source: Etsy

1950’s Noma brand 5 light electric candolier in the original box. This is the classic window light everyone and grandma used to have.

1950s Christmas: 1950’s Noma brand 5 light electric candolier in the original box
Vintage Noma 5 Light Candolier / Retro 1950’s Plastic Christmas Window Candelabra Lights

Source: Etsy-ElizabethJeanVintage

Vintage Flocked Santa Tree Ornament -1950’s-60’s Christmas Decor.

Vintage Flocked Santa Tree Ornament - 1950's Atomic/Mid Century Christmas Decor

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1950’s Christmas Flocking Deer Ornaments.

1950's Christmas Flocking Deer Ornaments -Christmas Kitsch
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1950’s Vintage Ornaments. Etsy always has lots of these for sale on their website, so check often!

Further Reading: Aluminum Christmas Trees-Vintage Christmas Decor Fun!

Vintage Christmas 1950s ornaments-Shiny Brite Glass Tree Ornaments.
Source: Etsy

Vintage 1950s Christmas Double Sided Honey Comb Santa / Snowman and Christmas Tree.

Vintage 1950s Christmas Double Sided Honey Comb Santa and Christmas Tree.
Source: Etsy
Vintage 1950s Christmas Kitsch Antique Center Piece Double Sided Honey Comb
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Vintage 1950’s Cookie Cutters In Original Box.

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas Baking Ideas from the 1950s

Vintage 1950's Cookie Cutters In Original Box -For all Party Occasions.
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1950’s Reindeer Figurine, mom and baby.

1950's Vintage Reindeer figurine mom and baby
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Poinsettia Bells Girls, Lipper & Mann Figurines.

Vintage Noel Poinsettia Bells Girls Lipper Mann Christmas w/box Figurine
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Vintage 1950’s shelf doily with green Christmas bells.

Vintage 1950's shelf doily with green Christmas bells.
Source: Etsy

Deadstock 1950’s Jewelry Box with Christmas balls.

Vintage Kitsch Jewelry Box Pastel 1950s
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Vintage Felt Stocking Card Holder.

Vintage Pink & Gold Felt Stocking Christmas Card Holder
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Vintage Florida Christmas Postcards.

Vintage Florida Christmas postcards set of 2 1950s
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1950s paper napkins featuring Santa walking on a welcome mat.

1950s paper napkins featuring Santa walking on a welcome mat.
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Thanks for stopping by everyone! So did something catch your eye, or is Christmas Kitsch not your thing? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING: Here is a collection of Vintage Christmas Posts I have done over the years – Vintage Christmas 1920s-1960s

Merry Kitschmas!

Liz