4/20/2023 0 Comments Christmas vintage scene![]() ![]() This one resembles a stack of presents bidding passersby a friendly "Merry Christmas." ![]() Vintage Merry Christmas Blow Mold Yard Decorationīottom line: Blow mold decorations were extremely popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Made by Hallmark in the 1990s and designed by Danbury, the rare Christmas decoration features working colored lights and all of the Peanuts characters gathering around to decorate a tiny tree. This vintage Peanuts decoration is cute as can be. Vintage Peanuts Gang Christmas Tree Decorationīottom line: The gang's all here. It's mostly white to give the illusion of a blanket of heavy snow covering the church and filling the yard with a soft, warm glow from the lights inside. Vintage Mid Century Christmas Church Cathedralīottom line: This vintage Christmas cathedral was made in the 1950s or 1960s. The set was sold with a set of new lights and the original box. Because it was kept in such pristine condition and has no missing pieces or cracks, the set has retained its value and then some. Vintage 2001 Grandeur Noel Bethlehem Village Collector's Editionīottom line: This gorgeous nativity scene was carefully stored for two decades after being displayed on one single occasion. ![]() It has since turned into a valuable collectible. Department 56 National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Griswold Holiday Houseīottom line: We're still trying to figure out how the Griswolds were able to afford such a massive house, but we'd be lying if we pretended not to love how it looks covered in snow.ĭepartment 56 caught on to the idea of remaking the iconic mansion in the 1990s after the movie became a big hit, and they couldn't keep their tiny reproduction in stock. This one was made in 2008 and was sold on eBay in its original box. The company soon released a series of tiny, illuminated ceramic buildings that became popular collector's items. In 1976, a group of friends realized that their picturesque country Christmas would look just as beautiful in miniature form, and so Department 56 was born. Department 56 Gingerbread Houseīottom line: The beauty of a quaint country town covered in snow is a universal daydream for everyone living in a big city. If you have any of these decorations, consider yourself lucky. Vintage Christmas decorations turn into valuable collectibles over time. Vintage Christmas Decorations That Are Very Valuableįinally getting around to cleaning out the attic? Before you toss out Grandma's collection of brass reindeer and plastic lawn Santas, make sure they're not worth a fortune. I was hesitant to buy the “record player” at the time, although it was on sale for half the regular price.īut I do believe it’s going to be quite busy in the next few weeks.These Christmas collectibles are worth a small fortune. The price on the albums (including my prized one) was $4.00 each. Wait: 1972 is now vintage? Now, that’ll make you feel old. The artists include Gene Autry, Mitch Miller, Robert Goulet, Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett, among many others, as it’s a double album.Īlthough it qualifies as “vintage” to me, the date on it is 1972. Yes, the album opens up to this sweet Christmas scene. When I first opened the album at the shop, I didn’t see a listing of what songs and artists were included. I chose three albums: one by Johnny Mathis, one by Perry Como, and this third one. I hit the jackpot during the market at one of the shops, Vintage Potential, which had a great selection. Having purchased a combination radio/CD player/phonograph a few months ago, I have recently been in search of vintage Christmas albums. I also brought something home for Motor Man and me. The market is a great place to find unusual Christmas gifts, and this year was no exception. It’s quite festive, and very well attended the weather this year was perfect. One parking lot is designated as the “food court”. Talented folks sing and accompany themselves on guitars or banjos in front of various businesses. On the “village green”, students at a nearby dance studio perform, and a group sings Christmas carols on the steps of the post office. The wonderful little shops lining Main Street are all open late, the street is closed to traffic and is filled with booths offering crafts, jewelry, primitive items, Christmas decor and a few antiques. It’s one of the most popular events in our little town, and I look forward to it each year. On Saturday, our town held its Evening Christmas Market. ![]()
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