There's something about the holiday season that makes us want to feel nostalgic. Maybe you do that by baking your parent's favorite cookie recipe (Ree Drummond loves her mom's sugar cookies!), or by putting on Christmas songs that your family listened to on repeat when you were growing up. Or perhaps you turn to something like these vintage Christmas decorations as your nod to the past. With Christmas tree decorations like tinsel and shiny ornaments, as well as retro touches including plaid and bottlebrush trees, these ideas will certainly fill your home with old-fashioned charm.
If you like being crafty, there are a few DIY Christmas decorations that are great weekend projects. Make the paper candles to put on your tree, or turn vintage ornaments into a dazzling wreath to liven up your mantel. Go ahead and try your hand at rustic Christmas decorating ideas with the sweet Christmas signs you can DIY. You'll also find holiday favorites like gingerbread houses and nutcrackers, the latter of which Ree has a particular fondness for. "To me, seeing a nutcracker means the holidays have arrived," she says. Travel back in time this holiday season with these fun, retro Christmas decorations.
Homeroad
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Vintage-Inspired Signs
Don't have a gorgeous vintage sign lying around? No problem: You can DIY your very own look-alike with this easy tutorial—you'll just need a vinyl cutting machine, some craft paint, and a palm sander.
Get the tutorial at Homeroad.
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Funk Junk Interiors
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Reclaimed Wood Christmas Tree
This "tree" is made of nothing more than reclaimed wood panels and some vintage finds. It's a fun way to showcase your creativity and your favorite time-worn treasures.
Get the tutorial at Funky Junk Interiors.
Skip to My Lou
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Crochet Tree
Who says "vintage" has to mean sepia-toned, black and white, or rust-colored? Have fun with pops of color by following this blogger's lead.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
One Thousand Oaks
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Bushel Basket Lid Wreath
Yup, this wreath is made up of nothing more than a bushel basket lid and some sophisticated-looking greens. It's that easy—and makes for such a big visual impact.
Get the tutorial at One Thousand Oaks.
Live Laugh Rowe
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Button Ornaments
Got a vintage button collection? Turn it into art with the help of this fun tutorial, which involves pine branches (faux or real!) and twine.
Get the tutorial at Live Laugh Rowe.
Kevin J. Miyazaki
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Shiny Brite Ornaments
In the 1940s, the company Shiny Brite opened in the U.S. to bring the popular hand-blown glass ornaments from Germany stateside. You're probably familiar with these glossy ornaments, which often featured intricate patterns.
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Kevin J. Miyazaki
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Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses actually date all the way back to the 1500s when they became popular in Germany because of the story of Hansel and Gretel. While you can buy easy gingerbread house kits, check out this cookie version of The Mercantile from the store's very own executive pastry chef Virginia Fistrovich. It includes six pounds of dough and a gallon of icing!
CLARA SUMSION
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Paper Candles
Before we had string lights and electricity, people used to illuminate their trees with candles. Pay homage to this tradition by making these paper candles to put on your tree.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Inspired by Charm
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Vintage Ornaments Wreath
If you want to use those Shiny Brite ornaments in other places of your home, make this attractive wreath to decorate your door or hang above your fireplace.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Inspired by Charm
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Putz Cardboard Christmas Houses
The cardboard version of these German Christmas houses became a popular midcentury American tradition. If you don't want to set up a whole Christmas village, follow this blogger's lead and use them to dress up an otherwise overlooked space like a cupboard.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
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PMQ for Two
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Nutcrackers
Ree loves nutcrackers—she used to receive a nutcracker from her grandma every year. These guys grew in popularity after American soldiers in Germany would buy them at Christmas markets. But the Nutcracker ballet's 1954 New York City debut really cemented them as a holiday mainstay in the U.S. Find inspiration from this blogger on how to show off your prized possessions.
See more at PMQ for Two.
Aww Sam
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Tinsel Christmas Tree
Travel back in time to the '60s with this tinsel tree decorated with vintage ornaments. Tinsel used to be added to Christmas trees to reflect the light from candles on the branches. But tinsel used to be expensive and something that only wealthy families had. Luckily, it's easy to come by these days!
See more at Aww Sam.
PMQ for Two
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Ceramic Christmas Trees
Does it surprise anyone that these colorful tabletop trees rose to popularity in the '70s? Get some inspiration from this blogger who creates a retro theme by laying out her ceramic tree collection, along with a vintage ornament garland.
See more at PMQ for Two.
Just Destiny
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Vintage-Inspired Tree
Give your living room a classic Christmas look by borrowing some of these decorating ideas. Use silver bells, lanterns, jingle bells, and burlap banners to feel like you've jumped into one of your favorite classic Christmas movies!
See more at Just Destiny.
Jeffrey CoolidgeGetty Images
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Popcorn-Cranberry Garland
Like many Christmas traditions, this one started in Germany in the 16th century before it was brought to Dutch settlements in Pennsylvania. Because many Americans made their own ornaments back in the 1800s, they often used fruit and nuts for decorations. They would sometimes dye the popcorn to add a colorful effect to the garland.
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Kevin J. Miyazaki
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Red Buffalo Check Bedding
Having guests stay for the holidays? Red buffalo check flannel bedding is a great way to make them feel super cozy. It'll create a subtle vintage look.
Raggedy Bits
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Vintage Red Truck
Around Christmastime, you'll start to see these old-fashioned red trucks pop up everywhere. It looks just like the big red pickup truck that sits outside The Mercantile, the Drummond Ranch Power Wagon. Follow these steps to make this pillow to use among your retro decorations.
Get the tutorial at Raggedy Bits.
Dream a Little Bigger
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Vintage Christmas Signs
You don't have to head to an antique store or win an eBay auction to get these adorable vintage Christmas signs. Follow these steps to make your own antique-looking signs and hang them around your house this December.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Mason Jar Crafts Love
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Snow Globes
Snow globes became popular in the U.S. in the mid-20th century and have remained a popular holiday decoration. You can make your own snow globe, complete with a retro car carrying a Christmas tree home.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
The Everyday Home
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Wooden Sled
A wooden sled makes for a rustic vintage Christmas decoration, especially when adorned with a small wreath. A toboggan would also do the trick if you've got a bigger space to decorate.
See more at The Everyday Home.
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Sugar & Cloth
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Vintage Outdoor Christmas Decorations
This front door has everything a vintage lover could imagine: bottlebrush tree wreaths, a garland of giant retro lights, and stately golden nutcrackers.
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
Melissa KopkaGetty Images
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Bottlebrush Trees
You can find these trees that were created in the 1930s just about anywhere these days. They're great for using in Christmas crafts, sprucing up a Christmas village, or adding as an accent to your holiday decorations.
Etsy/CampKitschyKnits
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Christmas Stockings
If you're not crafty, you can buy a set of vintage-looking stockings instead of making them yourself. These festive stockings will look gorgeous hanging above your fireplace along with the rest of your retro decorations.
Etsy/MarbleMtnFeathers
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Mistletoe Kissing Ball
Before sprigs of mistletoe were placed above doorways, "kissing balls" came first. They were made of holly branches and leaves and were hung as a sign of good tidings for anyone who walked under it. In the 1800s, Christmas kissing balls with mistletoe became popular after Charles Dickens wrote about the plant.
Amazon
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Vintage Christmas Lights
Who doesn't remember the big colorful bulbs decorating the outside of your house and your tree as a kid? No retro Christmas will be complete without them.
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