May 13th, 2008
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Reindeer have been associated with Christmas since the famous 1823 poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (’Twas the night before Christmas), and Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert Mays. Early German paper mache reindeer, often covered with fur or felt, emerged around 1900, and later collectible incarnations included metal, glass, celluloid and plastic models (not mention candy containers, ornaments, clothing, and other reindeer items).
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.
A simple site with a collection of over 500 artistic Gablonz holiday ornaments, made of glass beads in the Czech Re… [more]
George Nelson's incredibly detailed chronicle of Christmas lighting. Browsable by decade and special theme. Hundred… [more]
Dedicated to vintage paper mache nativity composition figures and displays, this site offers a history of nativity … [more]
Theodore H. Althof, Jr's beautiful collection of old dimestore Christmas village houses. Start with the categories/… [more]
This site showcases over 1000 old Soviet Christmas and New Years cards from 1950 to 1990. Browse through page after… [more]
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