POST UPDATED OCTOBER 2023

The holiday season brings with it festive decorations, twinkling lights, cozy decorations, and for some, nostalgia for the Christmas decorations of eras past. Whether you are hoping to relive the Christmases of your childhood or looking to add a unique flair to your holiday decor, vintage Christmas kitsch is the way to go.

With its classic charm and warm, inviting character, vintage Christmas kitsch remains a timeless holiday favorite. Get ready to add a spark of nostalgia to your holiday decor and get shopping (or be inspired by)!

Vintage Christmas Kitsch - Blog Post by the Vintage Inn Blog.

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Vintage Christmas Kitsch You Can Purchase Right Now OR Be Inspired By For Your Holiday Decorating


Due to items selling as quickly as I post them, I have created an Etsy Collection called “Vintage Christmas Items” and I update it monthly with new products from sellers all over Etsy. Happy Shopping!


The Queen of Kitsch… The Aluminum Christmas Tree!

1960s vintage Christmas a 2 ft Stainless Alumnium Christmas Tree

Further Reading: Aluminum Christmas Trees-Vintage Christmas Decor Fun!

1960s vintage Christmas a 2 ft Stainless Alumnium Christmas Tree Box.
1960s vintage Christmas a 2 ft Stainless Alumnium Christmas Tree

Source: Etsy –SarahsFunFinds

1950s vintage Christmas novelty print full circle skirt featuring the story of “The Night Before Christmas” on it. WOW! So cool!

1950s Vintage Christmas: Christmas novelty print full circle skirt featuring the story of "The Night Before Christmas" on it.

Source: Etsy – VINTAGEVAVAVOOMZ

Vintage 1950s Elves Pixies Salt and Pepper Shakers (no longer avail)

1950s Christmas Decor: Vintage 1950s Elves Pixies Salt and Pepper Shakers

Source: Etsy

1950s Vintage Plastic Santa & Mrs Claus (no longer avail).

1950s Vintage Christmas Mr & Mrs Clause Plastic .

Source: Etsy

A 1950s advent calendar.

1950s vintage advent calendar
Source: Etsy-ThirstyOwlVintage

I have a soft spot for cute vintage Reindeer, like this little guy which can be a napkin holder or maybe even a Christmas card holder. Your choice!

vintage christmas reindeer napkin holder
Source: Etsy-VintageByJade

Rudolph is the coolest reindeer of them all and now you can have a kitschy version of him with this 1940s/50s Vintage Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Ornament.

vintage rudolph the red nose reindeer
Source: Etsy-papertales

No Christmas is complete until you have a Kitschy Santa somewhere on display. This vintage musical Santa carousel Christmas decoration from the 1960’s will do the trick.

1960s Santa musical carousel
Source: Etsy-ThirstyOwlVintage

Mr & Mrs Claus Kissing Salt and Pepper shakers from the 1950s…yes this had to be added to the list!

1950s vintage christmas salt and pepper shakers
Source: Etsy-FromTheVanity

I remember as a child seeing the paper Christmas bells go up as decor for the holiday’s in our home. This Honeycomb bell Christmas decoration in red and green is from the 1940s and in great condition.

Vintage 1940s Honeycomb bell Christmas Decoration
Source: Etsy-vintagebarrel

The Elf on the Shelf craze is still in full effect, so why not add a bit of the vintage to the game with this 1950s shelf sitting Christmas Elf.

vintage elf on the shelf 1950s
Source: Etsy-CoolOldStuffForSale

Cute vintage 1950s elf knee hugger Christmas ornament.

Rare Vintage Christmas Elf Ornament 1950s Vintage Christmas

Source: Etsy

Here is another 1950s aluminum Christmas tree for your tabletop.

aluminum Christmas tree, 1950's
Source: Etsy-pennsvintage

Another cute 1950s Christmas kitschy felt circle skirt. You will be the hit of the party for sure.

1950s felt novelty christmas skirt
Source: Etsy-YellowWoodVintage

Genuine 1950’s circle skirt in soft wool felt with four big poinsettias made of red, green and yellow ribbons accented with bugle beads and gold paint.

1950s Felt Circle Christmas Skirt / Poinsettias

Source: Etsy

Here is another Felt Applique Circle Skirt but this time with a Holiday Train. Ohhhhhhh….

1950s felt novelty christmas skirt with train
Source: Etsy-GarishVibeVintage

1950s style Christmas light earrings by Glitz-O-Matic.

Note: This style is no longer sold but Glitz-O-Matic has a whole collection of kitschy fun Christmas Jewelry you can purchase right now (brand new, not vintage).

1950s style Christmas light earrings

Source: Etsy

Why not pair one of the skirts with a pair of red Christmas bell screw back on earrings from the 1960’s?

1960s vintage bell christmas earrings
Source: Etsy-ThirstyOwlVintage

And you could add these 2 ceramic Santa’s helpers brooches to your top.

vintage elf brooch 1960s
Source: Etsy-ThirstyOwlVintage

Speaking of tops….Here is one for that special guy in your life. A 1940s/50s Poinsettia/Snowflake Patterned sweater.

1940s 1950s vintage christmas sweater
Source: Etsy-RealGoneVintage

Pom Pom’s on a top…Kitschy!! But oh so fantastic. I have been drooling over this sweater for some time now, but alas it’s not in my size or price range.

1950s Red Hoodie Drawstring vintage Sweater
Source: Etsy-LOSTLAKEvintage

Question time: Will you be picking up some fun kitsch for your home or for someone else this holiday season?

Happy Kitschmas!!

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Christmas Blog Posts from the 1920s-1960s

Liz 🙂

12 Comments on Vintage Christmas Kitsch

  1. I’m sorry you’re feeling under the weather, but I hope you’re 100% by the White Kitschmas. How fun! And you are the MC? Right in your element. All these images look my mother’s house at Christmas, except the sweater. She doesn’t have a neat poinsettia sweater. Last night, watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Lucy referenced an aluminum tree, and my son asked, “Who would buy an aluminum tree?” I’ll have to show him the pic here on your blog.

    • Thanks Kerbey it is taking forever to get better but I am getting better. Yay!

      I AM the MC for this party on Saturday. I usually MC all the TVS events (I think nobody else wants to do it hahaha), and I really enjoy it.

      lol I hope maybe your son will appreciate the aluminum tree after he sees it?? 🙂 🙂 🙂

  2. Such cute things! One train skirt and pom-pom sweater please! And the waist size to go with them – I guess I’ll need one of those too 😛

  3. Oh my word, I am so very sorry to hear that you’ve been super ill lately, sweet lady. Goodness, a brutal cold can be pretty much as bad as an average flu (and sometimes linger even longer, I find) and is such an awful thing to have to contend with. Thank goodness that you’re starting to feel like you’re on the mend. I hope that no other bugs strike you down this season (especially not this close to Christmas!).

    Thank you very much for writing this super fun, super swoon worthy (those skirts!!!) post for us in the midst of being so sick. It just added numerous new items to my already massive vintage wishlist. 🙂

    Gentle hugs & countless healing wishes,
    ♥ Jessica

  4. I hope you are feeling better, sounds very horrid. I love those skirts, I have been wanting one for some time! Technicolor Cutie is hosting a sew along to make one so maybe I should give it a try!

    • I am about 99% better..thank goodness (it really was the worst). Ohhh there is a sew along..hmmmm maybe I should try? I can’t sew but I have heard that circle skirts are not that hard. thanks for the tip! Good luck with your skirt 🙂

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