Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Decor Vintage Christmas Decorations From Mama's House That Deserve A Comeback By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 9, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. West Elm No matter how many new holiday decorations grace the aisles of HomeGoods each year, we're always just wishing for an old-fashioned Christmas. Some things, like Nana's homemade quilted tree skirt, can't be replaced. Luckily, the cheer doesn't stop there, though. There is plenty more nostalgic holiday decorations that can—and should—be brought back faster than you can say "jingle bells." From ceramic countertop trees to vintage holiday villages, these Christmas decorations bring us right back to Mama's house. Norman Rockwell himself would get misty-eyed. Read on for the vintage Christmas décor items that we'll never let go out of style. Plus, where to find them if you need to stock up. Our Top Picks Best Choice Products 15in Pre-lit Hand-Painted Ceramic Tabletop Christmas Tree at Amazon Jump to Review Shiny-Brite Ornaments (Set of 9) at West Elm Jump to Review West Elm Decorative Bottlebrush Tree Objects (Set of 12) at West Elm Jump to Review Northlight Multi-Color Retro Bubble Light Replacement Christmas Bulbs at Walmart Jump to Review The Holiday Aisle Richard Glaesser 3 Tiers Nativity Scene Pyramid at Wayfair Jump to Review Kurt Adler Glass Decorative Egg Ornaments, 9 Pieces at Walmart Jump to Review Byers' Choice Family with Cardinals Boy Caroler Figurine at Amazon Jump to Review Senjie Artificial Mini Flocked Christmas Tree at Amazon Jump to Review RetrospectMCM Vintage Mid Century Wax Gurley Candles at Etsy Jump to Review Holly Jolly Rock Santa Singing Hip-Swingin' Santa Cowboy at Amazon Jump to Review Best Choice Products 15in Pre-lit Hand-Painted Ceramic Tabletop Christmas Tree Amazon/BrylaneHome View On Amazon These ceramic trees are coming back with a cheery vengeance. Perfectly sized for a tabletop, these light-up trees give a festive touch to any room. Shiny-Brite Ornaments (Set of 9) West Elm View On West Elm These vintage Christmas ornaments are made of brightly colored glass, and they were right at home on the Christmas tree alongside bubble lights and glass icicles. You can still find these in many shops alongside more modern ornaments. West Elm Decorative Bottlebrush Tree Objects (Set of 12) West Elm View On West Elm Let's be honest. We never really stopped loving these adorably mini trees that come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They make quite the addition to any Christmas village display. Northlight Multi-Color Retro Bubble Light Replacement Christmas Bulbs Target View On Walmart Back in the day, kids couldn't get enough of these bubbling lights that adorned the Christmas tree. Believe it or not, the space age-esque bulbs were patented in the 1930s. Mainly popular from the 1940s through the 1970s, bubble lights eventually took a backseat to miniature "fairy" lights. The Holiday Aisle Richard Glaesser 3 Tiers Nativity Scene Pyramid Etsy View On Wayfair Rooted in German tradition, a Christmas pyramid is made up of an outer frame lined with candle holders, a central carousel section, and a rotor at the top. When the candles are lit, the warm air propels the rotor around and starts the carousel, which typically features traditional nativity scenes. Kurt Adler Glass Decorative Egg Ornaments, 9 Pieces Walmart View On Walmart To no surprise, people wished to replicate the stunning Fabergé eggs created in Russia back in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The colorful ornaments were customarily made of light paper-mache and decorated with pretty designs. Byers' Choice Family with Cardinals Boy Caroler Figurine Amazon View On Amazon Beginning in the 1960s, designer Joyce Byers hand-crafted these caroling dolls first for her mantle, then as gifts for friends and family—until they became a national phenomenon for every shopper during the holiday season. Just looking at those bellowing faces makes us want to sing "Silent Night." Senjie Artificial Mini Flocked Christmas Tree Amazon View On Amazon In the South, the only way you'd typically get a white Christmas was by spraying down your Christmas tree with a delightful mix of adhesive and cellulose fibers. Popular at the same time as aluminum trees, one could get the not-so-natural snowy look by using Sno-Flok home kits. Today, it's much easier to just purchase a lookalike. RetrospectMCM Vintage Mid Century Wax Gurley Candles Etsy View On Etsy These were always too cute to actually light up on a dark winter's night. Seeing Santa's hat or Rudolph's antler ablaze might have scarred our young selves anyway. Holly Jolly Rock Santa Singing Hip-Swingin' Santa Cowboy Ebay View On Amazon Singing along to Alan Jackson's rendition of "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas," this vintage Santa blew up in the 90s, especially in the South. Be careful: The tune can get stuck in your head. Muaro Matryoshka Wood Russian Nesting Dolls Amazon View On Amazon The cheery Christmas version of Russian nesting dolls works simultaneously as a home decoration and fun toy for the kids. RedstarOnlineGifts Pack of 12 Icicles for Christmas Tree Etsy/RedstarOnlineGifts View On Etsy These classic tree accessories will never melt away. Akin to the flocked tree trend, glass icicle ornaments helped create a winter wonderland, right in your home. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit