Hans Trapp, the Terrifying Boogeyman of Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteHans Trapp is a legendary boogeyman from the Alsace and Lorraine regions of France. He accompanies Santa Claus […]
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20 Wonderful Embroidered Silk Christmas Postcards From World War I
This post was originally published on this siteEmbroidered silk postcards made soldiers at the Western Front and sent to their families back home, for Christmas. […]
Photos of 40 Scariest Santas of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteYou DON’T want these Santa Claus’ coming to town! Nowadays, everyone knows well the Christmas Santa in his […]
10 Vintage Christmas Tree Recipes of Yore We’re Glad Haven’t Made a Comeback
This post was originally published on this siteThe holidays are a great time for tradition, and the perfect time to serve those family recipes passed […]
Rare Photos of the Beatles Throw a Fancy Dress Party to Celebrate the Release of ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
This post was originally published on this siteAs the Beatles typically celebrated Christmas with a party, in 1967, John Lennon suggested that they have a […]
Santa Claus Town, Canada, 1916
This post was originally published on this siteThis set of images is devoted to some of the goings-on of Santa and “Santa Claus Town” in […]
Snegovik: 25 Adorable Soviet Snowman Christmas Cards From the Mid 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSnegovik (Russian: Снегови́к) means a “snowman”, a sculpture of a human figure made of (wet) snow in thaw […]
Oscar Mayer Holiday Hostess Tree, a Christmas Tree With Meat Ornaments, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteTrimmed with good-to-eat Oscar Mayer tidbits stuck on with cocktail picks, this gay tree is sure to be […]
30 Found Photos Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the Mid-Century
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas in the United States during the post-war years (1946–1964) reflected a period of peace, productivity, and prosperity. […]
Remember the Pet Rock, a Short Lived Fad That Peaked in Popularity During the 1975 Holiday Season
This post was originally published on this site Pet Rock is a collectible toy made in 1975 by advertising executive Gary Dahl. Pet Rocks are […]
Wonderful Star Wars Christmas Holiday Greeting Cards From 1977
This post was originally published on this site“Star Wars” today is the bar by which all other franchises currently aspire. But the movie’s initial success […]
16 Amazing Vintage Festive Hairdos for Christmas From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas coifs are catching the season’s sparkle. Make your repertoire merrier with sleight-of-hairpiece magic to create different looks […]
Frau Perchta, the Terrifying Christmas Witch
This post was originally published on this siteFrau Perchta was also known as Berchta, or Bertha, and has also been called “Spinnstubenfrau” or “Spinning Room […]
When Hallmark Commissioned Salvador Dali to Create Christmas Cards for Holiday Season in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout its history Hallmark cards has engaged a number of prominent contemporary artists and designers to create original […]
Beautiful Photos of a German Family Celebrating Christmas in 1962
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s West Germany, the period of post-war reconstruction had nearly reached its end, with prosperity growing […]
A Secret Meeting of the Grandmas
This post was originally published on this site“This old picture of my great-grandmother, far left, makes it look like the cameraman just stumbled into a […]
Remember the Candle Salad, a Vintage Holiday Recipe That Make You Blush!
This post was originally published on this siteYour eyes do not deceive you. This is not some naughty bachelorette party dessert; it is a vintage […]
“Pure White” Asbestos Fireproof Snow
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough labeled as “Pure White” Snow, the highly fibrous material inside this vintage carton is actually beige; reflecting […]
Lovely Photos of Christmas Family Portraits in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas in the 1960s was in many respects quite similar to Christmas celebrations today: family gatherings, laughter and […]
A Christmas Classic: Vintage Stills and Behind-the-Scenes of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look back at the heartwarming little movie that became a timeless Christmas classic through 21 fascinating […]
Artist Using Photoshop Technique to Manipulate Bizarre Christmas Photos With Her Beloved Dog
This post was originally published on this siteUsing Photoshop technique, Jen Hack (@jen_hack) manipulated some bizarre Christmas photos from the early 20th century with her […]
Vintage Photos of British Army and Royal Navy Celebrating Christmas in World War II
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas is one of the few times during the whole year people briefly pause their busy life to […]
“The Next to Go. Fight Tuberculosis!” Posters for the American Red Cross Christmas Seal Campaign
This post was originally published on this site“The Next to Go, Fight Tuberculosis” was a poster commissioned by the Red Cross to encourage support for […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of People Shopping For Christmas in 1962
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look at people shopping for Christmas season at Saks Fifth Avenue in 1962 through 14 fascinating […]
Zappa Claus: “Merry Christmas and Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow!”
This post was originally published on this siteSanta Claus is mentioned in Frank Zappa’s song “Uncle Bernie’s Farm” from Absolutely Free (1967), which briefly quotes […]