Christmas in mid‑century America occupies a special place in the cultural imagination. The post‑war years — roughly 1946 to 1964 — were marked by prosperity, optimism, and a booming population. Families were settling into new suburban homes, televisions were becoming household staples, and American manufacturing was at its peak. Against this backdrop, America’s newfound ChristmasContinue reading “Deck the Halls: Inside the Christmas Traditions of the ’50s and ’60s”
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Glamour and Glitter: Women Beside Their Christmas Trees, 1950s–1960s
30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s
Christmas in the United States during the post-war years (1946–1964) reflected a period of peace, productivity, and prosperity. Americans staged sumptuous Christmases and enjoyed a variety of holiday foods unknown to previous generations. Several films, foods, toys, and television programs of the era have become American Christmas traditions. Once reliant upon Germany for its ornaments,Continue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s”
