May 13th, 2008
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For centuries, Northern Europeans believed their homes were protected by mischievous gnomes. When the Santa Claus tradition made it to Scandinavia in the 1800's, writers quickly adapted the gnomes into Santa's friends and helpers. Elf figurines in porcelain, glass, plastic and rubber are now common sights in antique shops; not to mention elf images on plates, ornaments, sweaters, and other media.
Christmas antiques and collectibles abound, ranging from hand-crafted folk items to modern limited-edition works. Whether thematic (Santa, nutcrackers, reindeer, elves) or functional (trees, ornaments, lights, bells, records), they usually evoke the warmth and cheer of holidays celebrated the old-fashioned way.
Theodore H. Althof, Jr's beautiful collection of old dimestore Christmas village houses. Start with the categories/… [more]
Dedicated to vintage paper mache nativity composition figures and displays, this site offers a history of nativity … [more]
George Nelson's incredibly detailed chronicle of Christmas lighting. Browsable by decade and special theme. Hundred… [more]
This site showcases over 1000 old Soviet Christmas and New Years cards from 1950 to 1990. Browse through page after… [more]
A simple site with a collection of over 500 artistic Gablonz holiday ornaments, made of glass beads in the Czech Re… [more]
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