Did you know that the tradition of giving Christmas cards started with the Victorians? In fact, a lot of our modern day Christmas traditions started in the Victorian era. But in those days most of the Christmas cards were still homemade, just like most of the gifts were. The tradition of giving gifts goes backContinue reading “Julekort: 21 Wonderful Vintage Norwegian Christmas Postcards From the Early 20 Century”
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27 Vintage Tobacco Advertisements Featuring Santa Claus
Cigarette ads featuring the kid-friendly figure of Santa Claus have been numerous from the past. The idea of St. Nick pushing coffin-nails may seem horrific today – but was a regular sight a few decades ago. So, check out these vintage cigarettes and tobacco ads featuring Santa Claus as a smoker.
39 Creepy Vintage Santa Claus Photos From the Past
You’d better watch out, ’cause these Santas will make you cry! Nearly everyone has known someone to be scared of Santa Claus or has been that kid wetting their pants on the jolly man’s lap. Santa knows when we’ve been sleeping. He knows if we’ve been bad or good. He can be kind of scary!Continue reading “39 Creepy Vintage Santa Claus Photos From the Past”
49 Stunning Vintage Photos of Ladies Wearing Red at Christmas
30 Amazing Vintage Photos of Christmas Shopping in New York During the Early 20th Century
True, the streets don’t look as festive, and store facades aren’t as decked out as they are today. But in terms of the crowds, the vendors, and all the kids captivated by toy displays, holiday shopping in New York City hasn’t really changed much in the past century, as these photos from abut 1910 reveal.Continue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photos of Christmas Shopping in New York During the Early 20th Century”
The 30 Most Awkward Family Christmas Photos Ever Taken!
17 Festive African-American Christmas Greeting Cards From the 1950s and 1960
Created by companies like Ebony Classics and Colortone Originals, Inc., these Holiday cards from the 1950s and ’60 are wonderful!
27 Vintage Photos From John & Yoko’s “Peace For Christmas” UNICEF Concert in December 1969
After months of trying to bring their Bed-In to the United States, John Lennon and Yoko Ono launched the worldwide billboard and poster campaign, War Is Over! The campaign was launched on 15 December 1969 at the “Peace for Christmas” concert, a benefit for UNICEF held at London’s Lyceum Ballroom. John Lennon and Yoko OnoContinue reading “27 Vintage Photos From John & Yoko’s “Peace For Christmas” UNICEF Concert in December 1969”
40 Wonderful Vintage Christmas Ads from the 1940s
Back when a carton of cigarettes, a Hoover vacuum or a shotgun (for the father, mother and son, respectively, of course) were unquestionably the perfect gifts to give. At least, that’s the impression we get today looking back at that were produced during that era, as well as the 1940s. These 40 vintage holiday advertisementsContinue reading “40 Wonderful Vintage Christmas Ads from the 1940s”
31 Vintage Photos of Silent Screen Actress Jeanette Loff during the 1920s and 1930s
Another beautiful actress from the silent screen who came to a tragic end. Jeanette Loff is definitely someone worth remembering not only for her beautiful face, but for her many talents. Her life came to a tragic end when she was just thirty-five years old. “I don’t think there is much of a story inContinue reading “31 Vintage Photos of Silent Screen Actress Jeanette Loff during the 1920s and 1930s”
