Xmas 2023

December 25th is celebrated as Christmas (also spelled Xmas) in many parts of the world.

This day marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.

Christians attend midnight Mass (prayer) at a church. Homes are decorated with nativity scenes. (like the one below), a decorated Xmas tree, presents, and lights.

Families usually spend this day together. There is much feasting.

Christmas in history

What was Christmas like in the 20th century? We tracked down some really rare images related to Christmas for you. These are photographs, advertisements, and magazine covers. Do tell us if you like them.

  • Archies-Christmas-Stocking-1995 Cover
  • Good-Housekeeping-1911
  • Jell-O-1927 Advertisement
  • Womans-Home-Companion-1932-12
  • 1951-advertisement-for-Berger-paints
  • Literary-Digest-1915
  • Colliers-1939
  • 1929-Book-cover
  • Murad Cigarettes -1910's
  • 1950 advertisement for Gillette razors
  • Ladies' Home Journal 1897
  • 1939 advertisement for Arnott's Christmas cakes and puddings
  • Archie Giant Series Magazine 1954
  • An old Xmas greeting card
  • 1935 The Daily Telegram Greeting card
  • Xmas Present Candies 1900 D.D.Teoli Jr. A.C.
  • People's Home Journal 1921
  • 1950 advertisement for Champion Xmas Pudding
  • Boys' Life 1937
  • Woman's World 1933
  • 1936_Argus_Xmas_Ad
  • Better Homes and Gardens 1930
  • Xmas 1950s
  • Country Gentleman 1932
  • Chesterfield Cigarettes -1949Advertisement
  • Country Gentleman 1916