So you thought you’d be a great Santa, didn’t you? Well, think again. It’s actually pretty tough work. You have to know how to squint your eyes into a Santa twinkle, how to talk to kids and even how to put on a little act. Such was the fate of those who, for years, choseContinue reading “21 Vintage Photographs From a Santa Claus School in 1961 Reveal Some of the Secrets of Being a Good Santa”
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40 Amazing Photos Showing Living Room at Christmas Time During the 1950s
The Christmas tree surely becomes the center of attention during the festive season, but there are a lot more things that can illuminate the Christmas spirit for the joyous occasion. And this is true for both contemporary Christmas decoration ideas and the ones used in the past. A set of vintage photos shows what livingContinue reading “40 Amazing Photos Showing Living Room at Christmas Time During the 1950s”
17 Vintage Photos Showing Macy’s Preparations for the Christmas Season in 1948
Images of preparations for the Christmas season at Macy’s—then, at one million square feet, the biggest store in the world—bespeak a highly orchestrated operation relying upon 14,000 employees to ready 400,000 items to be swept off of shelves by 250,000 eager shoppers. Macy’s (originally R. H. Macy & Co.) is an American chain founded inContinue reading “17 Vintage Photos Showing Macy’s Preparations for the Christmas Season in 1948”
38 Vintage Photos Showing Older Couples on Christmas Day in the 1950s and 1960s
26 Humorous Christmas Ads From LIFE Magazine in the 1950s
A photo collection that shows some hilarious ads for the Holiday from LIFE magazine in the 1950s.
41 Vintage Photos That Capture Lovely Moments of Babies from Their Christmas in the Past
23 Funny Photos of Slavic Santa Clauses in the USSR During the 1980s
Ded Moroz is a Slavic fictional character similar to that of Father Christmas. The literal translation is “Old Man Frost”, often translated as “Grandfather Frost”. Ded Moroz brings presents to children and often delivers them in person on New Year’s Eve. Ded Moroz is accompanied by Snegurochka, his granddaughter and helper, who wears long silver-blueContinue reading “23 Funny Photos of Slavic Santa Clauses in the USSR During the 1980s”
48 Wonderful Photos of People With Their Pets During Christmas in the 1950s and 1960s
16 Vintage Photos of Unique, Never-Before Seen Christmas-Tree Costumes
Christmas is coming! There are many kinds of female fashion styles for this festival, but like these vintage photos maybe you’ve never seen before.
