For many, the holidays are just as much about rekindling old memories as they are about making new ones. If you or someone you love is fond of Christmas — not just in December, but all year ’round — check out these nostalgic Christmas ornaments that harken back to a bygone era and are full of vintage holiday charm.
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Victorian House Pop-Up Ornament Greeting Cards
$16 from Etsy
This set of four sturdy and colorful Victorian homes is made of heavy paper stock and includes tons of details that kids and adults alike will delight over.
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Kurt Adler Early Years Mini Ornaments
$37 from Amazon
These glass ornaments evoke the holidays of a few decades ago. Colorful and reflective, this set of 24 ornaments will add some vintage sparkle to any tree.
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Cape Shore Light Up Camper Ornament
$13 from Amazon
Are you a vintage camper lover or know someone who loves the romance and adventure of travels of yesteryear? They’ll adore this resin ornament, which comes with lights that work and a tree on the hitch.
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Hayata Bubble Lights
$23 from Amazon
Lights are ornaments, too, and this 6.6-foot multicolored set of bubble lights will definitely evoke holidays of years past.
Creative Co-Op Glass Santa Rocket Ornament
$19 from Amazon
Summon the aura of the Space Age with this hand-painted, rocket-themed ornament. Red and green accents, glitter, and a pilot Santa make it an exceptionally festive piece.
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Old World Surfs Up Wagon Ornament
$19 from Amazon
Nothing quite says the spirit of Christmas past quite like a wood-paneled station wagon. Only instead of carting a Christmas tree, this molten-glass Old World ornament has a surfboard.
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Glass Vintage Camera With Strap Ornament
$10 from World Market
This adorable ornament is made of faux leather and glass and comes with a gold cord hanger and glitter detailing for extra holiday sparkle.
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Red Metal Tractor Ornament
$9 from World Market
A red tractor, jute hanger, and sparkly bottlebrush tree give this ornament lots of nostalgic, vintage touches. For more great gift guides, please sign up for our free newsletters.
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Woodcut Mid Century Modern House Ornaments
$24 from World Market
If nostalgia for you means mid-century stylings, check out this set of three mid-century modern home ornaments. Made mostly of wood, they include jute hangers and lots of fun detail.
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Kurt Adler Mid Century Cocktail Sign Ornaments
$9 from The Jolly Christmas Shop
For some, the holiday spirit isn’t complete without a glass of holiday cheer. Those folks will love these cocktail- and vintage-inspired ornaments that come in five different styles.
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Shiny-Brite Colored Glass Ornaments
$46 from West Elm
With retro colors and design, this set of nine ornaments will have you well on your way to having a fabulously nostalgic tree.
Retro Cassette Tape Christmas Ornament
$14 from Etsy
You don’t have to go dozens of decades back for nostalgia. We love this colorful cassette tape-themed ornament that evokes the 1980s.
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Old World Vintage Truck with Tree Ornament
$21 from Amazon
This Old World Christmas Store ornament evokes a pickup truck carrying a tree home from the tree farm. It’s crafted from blown glass, then hand-decorated, and packaged in a cute vintage-style box.
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