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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.
About 42 years ago, my wife, Darla, went to a very large white elephant sale and found a box of antique Christmas o… [more]
I grew up in a home without any antiques. As a small kid, I started decorating my parents’ home for Christmas. I do… [more]
The following is a history of these wondrous little artifacts called cardboard Christmas village houses - a history… [more]
Ever wonder about that box of vintage Christmas decorations in the attic? From wooden nutcrackers to glass Christrm… [more]
Theodore H. Althof, Jr's beautiful collection of vintage dimestore cardboard Christmas 'putz' village houses. Start… [read review or visit site]
This simple site showcases over 500 artistic Gablonz glass bead antique and vintage Christmas tree ornaments, made … [read review or visit site]
This site showcases over 1000 old Soviet Christmas and New Years cards from 1950 to 1990. Browse through page after… [read review or visit site]
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