20 Christmas Traditions From the 1960s to the 1980s That Nearly Vanished #Video


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Remember how Christmas felt when we were growing up? The glow of the lights, the smell of cookies in the kitchen, the sound of family filling the house — everything felt warmer, simpler, and full of joy. For anyone who lived through the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, or even the early 1990s, so many classic Christmas traditions shaped what the holiday season in America used to be.

In this video, we’re looking back at the Christmas traditions we miss the most — the decorations, the stores, the gifts, the homemade treats, the classic holiday rituals, and all the little moments that defined a family Christmas. These were the traditions that made the season magical long before the digital age, before online shopping, and before Christmas looked the way it does today.

Whether you grew up in the 60s, 70s, or 80s, these holiday memories will take you right back to your childhood. So settle in, enjoy the nostalgia, and rediscover the traditions that once made Christmas in America truly unforgettable.

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  • diane

    i love it all

  • barb

    it was great!!!!!

  • Edna

    What a wonderful video to bring memories of Christmas past, we looked forward to this special occasion the best of all other Holidays. It was the best of times, and brings back the good old days.

  • Lynne

    So many memories! It made me cry. Thanks for sharing Mel.

  • Su B

    1. We had a spare bedroom. My brother put up a board and trestle, so you had to crawl to the middle to stand up. That's where the "Christmas trains" ended up. I think he had six of them.
    2. New York City: Macy's, A & S, EJ Korvette, all had the type of display windows mentioned here.
    3. Our neighbor would take us (her daughter, my two siblings, and me) into Manhattan: subway ride, display window viewing, Santa visit, dinner at an Italian restaurant with The Platters always playing. They weren't Christmas songs. Didn't matter, they were The Platters.
    4. Reuse tinsel? Interesting. No, we had a new box each year.
    Thanks Mel! Season's Greetings

  • Ham Todd

    I remember many of these minus the snow in southern Florida!

  • Kathy

    What wonderful Christmas memories. The decorations, bubble lights, and the goodies were so much fun. Everything was so much more enjoyable and happier back then.

  • Merridy

    Ahhhhhh the memories ♥

  • Mary Frances

    it was nice.

  • mercedes

    Thanks for the wonderful video---it brought back many memories. It's sad to see the changes in todays world.

  • Bill

    As I get older, I appreciate these old memories. Thank you.

  • Mary Jane

    I still miss the Sears Wish Book, it was the best! Thanks for lovely memories.

  • Connie

    great wonderful fun memories, especially the putting on of the tree tinsel, the sear or Montgomery Wards catalog, and I wish I could find the bubble lights. thanks for the memories!

  • Paul

    Old fashion Christmas, the best !

  • Annette

    Thanks for the trip down Christmas memory lane. Wish that everyone still celebrated the season in a special way with family and friends joining in the activities.

  • Beth

    Thank you for the great memories! Before technology took over

  • Gordon

    Oh the memories you just brought me. Thanks

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