21 Vintage Christmas Photos From the 1940s and 1950s That Will Make You Feel Warm and Nostalgic _ Vintage US
Whether it's the tinseled trees, the heartfelt gifts, or just the general kind-hearted and simple spirit of the times, no era captured the true essence of Christmas quite like the 1940s and 1950s.
1. The trees enshrouded in tinsel.
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2. The simple stockings hanging off the mantelpiece.
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3. The predictable gifts. Dolls for girls...
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4. ...and bicycles for boys.
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5. Failing that, a nice puppy will do.
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6. The beautifully illustrated postcards.
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7. The good-natured advertisements.
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8. The traditional Christmas turkey.
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9. That cozy moment when everyone gathers together to read a Christmas classic.
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10. And the festive fun of caroling both indoors and out!
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11. Watching the Christmas special that you've been looking forward to for weeks just before bed.
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12. Sharing a polite peck under the mistletoe.
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13. Or a romantic sleigh ride through the snow.
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14. The joys of department store shopping.
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15. The holy silence of an empty street buried under snow.
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16. Getting to your neighbor's house by sled.
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17. Waiting eagerly for the postman to arrive with cards and gifts from relatives.
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18. And then, there's the one thing that never changes: The sense of wonder the holiday brings.
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