Antique Christmas ornaments, trees, cards, and decorations.
Antique-Christmas.com is here to help you find antique ornaments, antique christmas trees, decorations, and other vintage goodies. Buying antique Christmas gifts is a great way to give nostalgic feelings to anyone you care about. People of all ages love receiving an Antique Christmas Card and the perfect setting and theme to a holiday get together requires Antique Christmas Decorations.
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I just finished reading the book The Christmas Box. I know it's after the Holidays, but I started reading it when things were hectic and just forgot about it. That is, until today at lunch.
This book truly is worth a read to any parent or soon to be parent. It asks the question, what was the first Christmas gift? It's love, time spent with loved ones, and knowing when you are selling diamonds to earn stones.
The book itself is relatively short and can be read in one setting for most regular readers. I on the other hand stretched it out over about 3-4 settings, mainly reading the book while my daughter took the time to eat her vegetables. So don't be intimidated and remember this inexpensive, $4.99, hard cover book as a Christmas gift for next year. Or it makes the perfect gift no matter the season.
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The Christmas Box Sale Price: $1.04  |
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Richard Paul Evans originally wrote The Christmas Box as an expression of love for his two daughters, never intending for it to be published. Many Christmas seasons (and a rich publishing contract) later, this touching tale relates the meaning of Christmas in a profound but simple way... |
What better way to celebrate the Holiday with family and friends and in the company of your very own Leg Lamp, than with the A Christmas Story movie. The movie is quickly finding it's way onto our TV at home, much like the Frosty The Snow Man series in claymation that has my 2 year old captivated.
It's funny, entertaining, and Christmas themed, and well worth the purchase especially now available on Blu-Ray DVD.
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A Christmas Story [Blu-ray] List Price: $28.99 Sale Price: $14.05 Used From: $9.60 Average Rating:  |
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/04/2008 Rating: Pg
This is a fantastic Christmas DVD! I have loved this film since it first was produced on a DVD. But I have enjoyed it even more since it has been reproduced on a blu-ray mode. I would reco9mmend this dvd to anyone who loves the old fashion memories of Christmas and children growing up!
I have decided that Brian Wilson has creative control over the audio on all releases of this classic. I was not so surprised that it was mono on VHS, but thought that the Anniversary VHS would be in stereo...nope. 1st DVD...saw a 1.0 DD track from a mile. When I bought the 2-disc edition I thought finally a 5.1...nope. Same with the Blu-Ray...but there is some improvement in picture quality; about like "upconversion". Theoretically a THX neuralizer could put it in 7.1 as long as a pair of interconnect RCA's are running from your player to your receiver...
I need to return it as I bought the wrong zone. I'm in Australia. I have not opened it.
Tough to beat this film for Christmas enjoyment. Narration by one of the best. Now I can enjoy it in greater detail than ever before. Quality is very good and it does beat a dvd player that upscales but like most older movies, not made in blu-ray format it lacks a little of what you get when filmed in high def to begin with. Still one of the most enjoyable seasonal movies of all time and it just got better.
For years we've enjoyed this contemporary Christmas classic. It's great nostalgia for people of all ages. Until now we've been unable to find the widescreen version. This really brings you inside Ralphie's world. Highly recommended!
Ok, sure it probably doesn't fit into the definition of antique, ok I know it doesn't. But I just can't help myself enjoy the absolute tackiness of a Leg Lamp and it fits the holidays just so well.
Amazon.com is currently running a deal on these lamps, which means for just $12.23 you can have a 8" tall Leg Lamp like the one seen in the movie A Christmas Story.
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A Christmas Story Movie Leg Lamp Nite Lite Night Light List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $6.97 Average Rating:  |
This Christmas Story Nightlight lights the way to the bathroom on cold winter nights with a whimsical leg lamp! Everybody loves watching Ralphie's misadventures each year in the film A Christmas Story, so the leg lamp night light makes a fun gift as well. Or you can brighten your sleeping home with a little spark of movie magic!
We had a $10 limit on our office Christmas gift exchange. This was the perfect thing. The person who received it LOVES it.
It's okay for a night light; however, I thought the leg lit up, which it doesn't.
They enjoyed the laughs when opening this gift. It is cute and a fun reminder of the favorite CHRISTmas movie
It is soooo cute. I love A Christmas Story and I bought this for my friend who does too. I cant afford the real version so this night light is perfect.Its also a large size for a night light. I would recommend this for anyone who likes the movie as much as we do, but cant afford the real leg lamp. Thanks again. Brea Herring
Fun Gag Gift for fans of Christmas Story! Good Price, Came on time!
This makes a great gag gift or the perfect gift for a Dirty Santa game.
Personally when I think of an antique Christmas lights I always think of a candle. Generally speaking candles create the best lighting to highlight antique Christmas decorations, but this isn't always the safest. That's why from time to time it helps to rely on newer technology to give the illusion of an antique Christmas. One example is the use of technology would be lights that mimic the looks of candles, which can then be placed safely in window sills and even hung on your antique Christmas tree.
However, don't forget that there were antique Christmas lights that looked somewhat like our tree lights today. The early 1900's were a time where there were 2 main types of technologies found in the lights. There were those Christmas lights made with carbon filament and those built using tungsten filament. Most antique Christmas lights came with warnings never to mix the two.
If you actually find actual antique Christmas lights I would strongly suggest not actually using them. They can pose a hazard because of old electrical wiring, which can cause differences in brightness and cause burn outs, shorts, etc. If you end up using antique Christmas lights for decoration, please do not connect them to a power source, leave them up for display during the day only.
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Antique Glass Ornaments are probably one of the most popular collectible items for the holidays. Everyone seems to be unique and they provide exceptional life to any antique Christmas decoration. But beware, they might also be the most delicate of all antique ornaments.
When buying antique glass ornaments online make sure the seller is familiar with shipping delicate items. It can be incredibly frustrating to finally find the perfect antique glass ornament, but when you open the UPS box you find glass pieces. This tip falls back on making sure you only buy antique items from reputable sources, like trusted sellers on eBay.
If you are an avid collector of antique glass ornaments you may also be interested in learning the history of the items you are purchasing. Some sellers will go so far as to collect the story behind the ornaments, which adds to their collective nature, and adds value to the buyer. Just knowing the year they were made and where they were made can make all the difference in a purchase. Good luck finding the perfect glass ornaments for this Christmas!
Time to start thinking about your Christmas tree and whether or not you will be going with an artificial Christmas tree or a real Christmas tree. Obviously both have their positives and negatives and from an antique perspective a real one is more fitting. However, real Christmas trees are not always the most convenient.
A real Christmas Tree will obviously not last as long as an artificial tree. This requires a little bit more planning when you start decorating for the holidays. So don't expect to put your tree up before Thanksgiving and have a beautiful green tree on Christmas day. It's possible that the green needles will have turned brown and most of your greenery will be in the vacuum cleaner.
Artificial trees are much easier to decorate and will last for years. Artificial Christmas trees are designed and built to accommodate a lot of ornaments and heavy ones as well. Where a real Christmas tree will have imperfections and not all the branches will be able to support heavy antique ornaments.
So, if you like a challenge and the smell of fresh pine, then go with a real Christmas tree. Just know that unlike an artificial Christmas tree there will be imperfections, dead spots, and a 'good side'. Also, don't forget to water that real tree so that it will last as long as possible.
Antique Christmas Tree
Looking to create a unique holiday experience for your family and friends? Why not create a truly modern free Christmas?
The idea is to outfit your Christmas decorations with only antiques. Meaning only antique Christmas Lights to be hung on the tree and only antique Christmas cards can be sent out to family and friends. Also, don't forget that only antique ornaments can be used on the Christmas tree.
Taking this a step further to make it a modern free holiday, only exchange antique Christmas gifts. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to search out expensive authentic antiques. There are plenty of antique Christmas gifts that can be made right at home, thus saving you a lot of money.
So, start planning your modern free Christmas now and watch your savings grow. Everyone will remember the antique Christmas at your house.
Slice Design
The Slice is the first cordless die-cutting machine, which makes die-cuts on-the-go so much easier. Cut designs range in size from 1" to 4". Fa La La has fantastic die-cuts of winter and holiday shapes along with 3 alphabet fonts and 2 number fonts, with a total of 171 different die-cuts. Slice Design cards are specifically for the Slice Die-Cut Machine (sold separately). Can used on cardstock, vellum, vinyl, acetate, and photos up to .5mm thick. Imported.
20 Penguin Christmas Cards
Buy The Gift Wrap Company Boxed Christmas Cards, Party Penguins, 20-Count Box (Pack of 2)
The Christmas Card Movie
Once in a while, a movie comes along that reminds us how powerful love can be. In the midst of war in Afghanistan, Captain Cody Cullen (John Newton, "Desperate Housewives") is touched by lovely card sent by Faith Spelman (Alice Evans, "The Chris Isaak Show") from the small picturesque town of Nevada City, California. As months pass, the card never leaves his side, giving him the strength to survive and setting him on a mission to find her. The Christmas Card has received massive critical acclaim and audiences are raving. Now for the first time on DVD, Emmy-nominated (TBD) The Christmas Card is available with great bonus features and is the perfect gift for this holiday season!
