Christmas

  • Four candles with flames replaced by faces of two men and two women. The candles are decorated with holly, and a note reads "Merry Christmas The Jensens" on the rightmost candle. The background is dark.

    20 Vintage Homemade Family Christmas Cards that Saved a Buck

    Back before fancy prints and online orders, families made their own Christmas cards to save money.  Before glossy prints and…

    Back before fancy prints and online orders, families made their own Christmas cards to save money.  Before glossy prints and one-click online orders, families found creative ways to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank. Vintage homemade Christmas cards were…

  • A decorated Christmas tree with lights stands next to a wall-mounted TV showing an animated movie. Stockings hang on a mantel to the left, and holiday decorations adorn the room, creating a festive atmosphere.
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    How Much Christmas Trees Cost Now vs. All the Way Back to the 1960s

    Buying a Christmas tree has always been a holiday tradition, but the price attached to it has changed dramatically over…

    Buying a Christmas tree has always been a holiday tradition, but the price attached to it has changed dramatically over the decades. In the 1960s and 1970s, a real tree was a small, almost forgettable expense, often picked up from…

  • A vintage, black and red horse-drawn sleigh with elegant gold details sits on snow, surrounded by trees and ivy-covered walls. The sleigh features plush red velvet seats and ornate metalwork.
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    20 of the priciest sleds and sleighs out there

    Sleds are no longer just a simple way to glide over the snow while on vacation. In the world of…

    Sleds are no longer just a simple way to glide over the snow while on vacation. In the world of luxury, they’ve become design objects, collectible pieces, and status symbols. From models created by major fashion houses to custom-made handcrafted…

  • A Prada bucket hat covered in sparkling crystals, shown in full view on the left and a close-up detail of the crystals and Prada logo on the right. The hat has a luxurious, shiny appearance.

    15 Hats with Price Tags That’d Light People Up Like Christmas Trees

    Baseball caps are supposed to be simple, practical, and easy to throw on without thinking twice. But somewhere along the…

    Baseball caps are supposed to be simple, practical, and easy to throw on without thinking twice. But somewhere along the way, luxury fashion decided a hat could cost as much as a month’s rent. From Gucci’s understated GG canvas cap…

  • A split image shows a woman with platinum blonde hair and dramatic dark eye makeup on the left, and a young girl with blonde hair in elaborate pigtails and wide eyes on the right.
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    20 Photos of Famous Holiday Movies Kids All Grown Up

    Holiday movies are part of our favorite traditions, and many of them gave us unforgettable child stars. From Home Alone…

    Holiday movies are part of our favorite traditions, and many of them gave us unforgettable child stars. From Home Alone to The Santa Clause, these young faces became part of the magic of the season, filling our screens with laughter,…

  • Two vinyl records and their sleeves from The Rolling Stones’ album "Exile on Main St." are displayed on a surface, along with a folded insert featuring photos, lyrics, and handwritten notes.

    20 Rare Records from the 1960s–1970s That Could Be Worth More Than Santa’s Whole Haul

    From minimalist sleeves that hid unexpected treasures to controversial releases pulled from shelves almost immediately, some records from the 1960s…

    From minimalist sleeves that hid unexpected treasures to controversial releases pulled from shelves almost immediately, some records from the 1960s and 1970s quietly became goldmines over time. Albums like The Beatles’ understated White Album, Bob Dylan’s iconic early pressings, and…

  • A hardcover copy of "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell sits open facedown, showing both the yellow dust jacket with the title and author, and an inside page listing other books in Macmillan’s Modern Fiction Library.
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    15 Rare Books That Could Be Worth More Than Everything Under The Christmas Tree This Year

    Books, like ornaments on a timeless tree, each carry their own glow, whether it’s the shimmer of dreams, the shadow…

    Books, like ornaments on a timeless tree, each carry their own glow, whether it’s the shimmer of dreams, the shadow of secrets, or the cold sparkle of warning. From Fitzgerald’s…

  • Three vintage Japanese Pokémon cards—Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—are displayed side by side against a bright red background. Each card features its respective legendary bird with corresponding colors.
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    15 Pokémon Trading Cards Worth More Than Everything Under the Christmas Tree This Year

    For many kids in the 1990s, Pokémon trading cards were the most exciting thing waiting under the Christmas tree. What…

    For many kids in the 1990s, Pokémon trading cards were the most exciting thing waiting under the Christmas tree. What once felt like simple cardboard collectibles have since become some…

  • Split image: On the left, a crowded department store with Christmas decorations and shoppers. On the right, a person in a Santa suit rappelling down the side of a building.
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    18 Holiday Shopping Traditions From Before Online Deals Took Over

    Before online deals, flash sales, and endless scrolling, holiday shopping was an experience you had to physically show up for.…

    Before online deals, flash sales, and endless scrolling, holiday shopping was an experience you had to physically show up for. From crowded malls dressed up in full Christmas decor to…

  • A young boy in blue pajamas lies on the floor, smiling excitedly while holding a Super Nintendo Entertainment System box among wrapped Christmas presents.
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    15 Christmas Customs From the 1990s When Toy Shortages Were Real

    Before online wish lists, same day delivery, and endless restocks, Christmas in the 1990s came with real pressure. Parents lined…

    Before online wish lists, same day delivery, and endless restocks, Christmas in the 1990s came with real pressure. Parents lined up outside malls, kids stared through department store windows, and…

  • A vintage black-and-white photo shows a family of six gathered around a Christmas tree, smiling. A small child sits on the floor with toys, while four adults and an older child sit or kneel around the tree.

    15 Holiday Rituals Families Kept During the War Years⁠

    During the war years, the holidays stood as a symbol of faith, even as they changed in meaningful ways. Scarcity,…

    During the war years, the holidays stood as a symbol of faith, even as they changed in meaningful ways. Scarcity, uncertainty, and the absence of loved ones forced many families…

  • A man in a black outfit and cap stands with arms crossed beside a desk, as another man in a suit and red tie sits at the desk looking up at him in a decorated office with U.S. flags and gold curtains.

    15 Millionaires or Billionaires Who Deserve Coal for Christmas

    Some millionaires and billionaires manage to stay out of trouble, but others, well, let’s say Santa might be reaching for…

    Some millionaires and billionaires manage to stay out of trouble, but others, well, let’s say Santa might be reaching for the coal this year. From Elon Musk stirring up controversy…

  • A young child wearing a knit winter hat and coat stands in front of colorful, out-of-focus holiday lights, looking thoughtful.
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    15 of the Highest-Grossing Holiday Movies

    Holiday movies have a special kind of magic, and some of them turn that festive charm into massive box-office success.…

    Holiday movies have a special kind of magic, and some of them turn that festive charm into massive box-office success. From beloved classics like Home Alone to modern hits like…

  • Six people stand and sing around a seated woman playing piano in a living room. Everyone appears engaged and joyful. The photo is black and white, with a curtain and chandelier visible in the background.
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    20 Holiday Traditions From the ’50s-’60s That Families Don’t Do Anymore

    The post‑war decades of the 1950s and 1960s brought a distinctive holiday warmth. Families embraced suburban living, a booming consumer…

    The post‑war decades of the 1950s and 1960s brought a distinctive holiday warmth. Families embraced suburban living, a booming consumer culture, and the rise of television, each shaping how Christmas…

  • A large, colorful gingerbread house decorated with candies, icing, and chocolate hangs inside a festive room with bright lights and artificial snow on the ground. The house has a candy-covered roof and windows.

    20 Photos of the World’s Most Decadent Gingerbread Houses

    From whimsical cottages dripping with candy canes to towering palaces glazed in sugar, gingerbread houses have become more than holiday…

    From whimsical cottages dripping with candy canes to towering palaces glazed in sugar, gingerbread houses have become more than holiday treats, they are magical holiday creations. In this collection of…

  • A close-up of a Christmas tree branch decorated with colorful lights, a glowing pink bubble light ornament, and a green bauble, surrounded by green pine needles.
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    18 Classic Christmas Decorations Every ’80s Home Had

    Christmas in the 1980s was a dazzling mix of tradition and trend. Every decoration had a way of making the…

    Christmas in the 1980s was a dazzling mix of tradition and trend. Every decoration had a way of making the season feel warm and familiar. These pieces weren’t just things…

  • A hand holding a bunch of assorted cat Beanie Babies, each with a Ty tag, against a background of green leafy bushes.
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    18 Christmas Gifts Every ’90s Kid Wanted Under the Tree

    Before smartphones, streaming, and social media ruled our lives, Christmas morning in the ’90s was pure magic. The tree glowed…

    Before smartphones, streaming, and social media ruled our lives, Christmas morning in the ’90s was pure magic. The tree glowed with multicolored lights  and every kid secretly hoped to unwrap…

  • A wooden, house-shaped Advent calendar holds small, wrapped gifts in red, orange, and yellow paper, each tied with gold or silver string and decorated with stars, filling the cubbyholes.
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    15 Unique Christmas Traditions From Around the World

    Christmas is celebrated across the globe, but the way people honor the season is as diverse as the cultures themselves.…

    Christmas is celebrated across the globe, but the way people honor the season is as diverse as the cultures themselves. From lantern festivals in the Philippines to Advent calendars in…