Christmas past

If the past is a different country, as the saying goes, we invite you to take a trip via these charming images to celebrate the holidays in a simpler, smaller place.

From aluminum trees to matching pajamas, check out which Christmastime trends have endured.

We're old-fashioned when it comes to holidays.

Inside: The old-fashioned Christmas decorating ideas to make your house

From aluminum trees to matching pajamas, check out which Christmastime trends have endured.

From aluminum trees to matching pajamas, check out which Christmastime trends have endured.

Experience the joys of a retro 1950s Christmas, from aluminum Christmas trees to bubble lights and Barbie.

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Vintage Christmas recipes can bring back memories of past Christmases and help keep family traditions alive. This year bring out some of your old favorites and try some of these as well.

Another Christmas family photo. Me on the floor, my sisters and brother. My sister has a Crissy doll, I wonder if she opened it early or got it last year. I did notice that blue chair is there, it was seen in a previous photo, and I mentioned I didn't remember it. I still don't. Scan from a slide. Located in Chicago IL