Haddon Sundblom, the Man Behind the Coca-Cola Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteCoca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in […]
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“Do Not Open Until Christmas” – GQ Cover of Barbra Streisand Gagged, December 1965
This post was originally published on this siteThe GQ cover of Barbra Streisand from 1965, photographed by Carl Fischer, is a notable piece of magazine […]
55 Wonderful Vintage Swedish Christmas Postcards by Jenny Nyström From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteJenny Nyström (1854–1946) was a painter and illustrator mainly known as the creator of the Swedish image of […]
The Carpenters in Promotion for Their First Christmas Special “The Carpenters at Christmas,” 1977
This post was originally published on this siteThe Carpenters host their first Christmas TV special with guests Kristy McNichol, Harvey Korman, Burr Tillstrom, and Kukla […]
Vintage Coca-Cola Christmas Ads Featuring Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteHistory has offered many representations of Father Christmas, who has appeared in a range of clothing and colors […]
Christmas Shopping in the 1940s Photographed by Leslie Jones
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1886 in Cotuit, Massachusetts, photographer Leslie Jones was orphaned at an early age and attended the Boston […]
Watch Darlene Love Revisiting Her “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” Hit on Letterman in December 1986
This post was originally published on this siteFor nearly 30 years straight (1986–2014), Darlene Love would appear on Letterman every year to perform her 1963 […]
45 Amazing Photos Capture People Gathering on Christmas Day in the First Half of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas wasn’t just about religion; it became a worldwide celebration, bringing joy and goodwill to everyone and weaving […]
Concept Artwork From ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Nightmare Before Christmas (also known as Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas) is a 1993 American stop-motion […]
16 Strange Vintage Christmas Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s the season to compare how many cards you have with your erstwhile friends, and while today most […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Christmas Shop Fronts in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe days of post war rationing and austerity were still recent memories so, especially in the early years […]
Christmas Dinner on the Apollo VIII as It Headed to the Moon, 1968
This post was originally published on this siteOn Christmas Eve, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission, the astronauts opened their meal packages to discover thermo-stabilized […]
Vintage Found Photos That Show People Dressing Up For Christmas in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s so much to love about the holiday season: From sharing gifts and Christmas greeting cards with loved […]
A Small Photo Series of a Victorian Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteAt the beginning of the 19th Century, Christmas was hardly celebrated. However, during the Victorian Era Christmas as […]
Vintage Photographs of People Dressed Up in Christmas Tree Costumes
This post was originally published on this siteMost of us are familiar with the couture and fashions of the holiday season. From the simple and […]
30 Vintage Christmas Cards in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteA Christmas card is a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas in order […]
“Christmas Traffic” by Slim Aarons, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteRed and white automobile lights on Park Avenue, New York at Christmas time in December, 1953. The rear […]
The World’s Tallest Christmas Tree
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1950, Northgate Mall was brand new, as it was the first mall of its kind in the […]
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in the 1943 Play ‘Aladdin’ in Windsor, Berkshire
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Second World War, the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) and Princess Margaret spent much of their time […]
Mariah Carey’s 1994 ‘Merry Christmas’ Publicity Photos by Daniela Federici
This post was originally published on this siteMerry Christmas is the fourth studio album by Mariah Carey, and her first Christmas album. Released by Columbia […]
Adorable Portraits of 6-Year-Old John Lennon
This post was originally published on this siteIn December 1946, John Lennon spent his first Christmas with aunt Mimi and uncle George. They all took […]
Amazing Photographs of Racquel Welch From Bob Hope’s USO Christmas Special in Vietnam, 1967
This post was originally published on this site Raquel Welch was one of the most fervent supporters of American troops fighting in Vietnam amongst Hollywood […]
Beautiful Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Starlets Celebrating Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteThere is something magical about the glamour of old Hollywood, especially under festive, glimmering lights during the holiday […]
Merry Christmas From Ida & Santa!
This post was originally published on this siteOh Ida, you are a naughty little girl! Spanking Santa during the Warner Brothers’ holiday party seems to […]
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree!
This post was originally published on this site“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancin’ merrily In the new old-fashioned way” Some […]