A photo collection that shows some hilarious ads for the Holiday from LIFE magazine in the 1950s.
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From Woolworth's. From an advertisement for Woolworth's appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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Give a June Tan for Christmas. From an advertisement for the ultra violet Westinghouse Sun Lamp appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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If You Want To Be Kissed. From an advertisement for Arrow shirts appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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The Gift That Says 'Merry Christmas' to a Man's Taste and Throat. From an advertisement for Kaywoodie pipes appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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The Huntington. From an advertisement for Sylvania Radio and Television appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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The Most Welcome Family Gift You Can Give. From an advertisement for Samson Foldaway Furniture (Shwayder Bros., Inc., Furniture Division) appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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The Surest Gift of All. From an advertisement for Wembley Nor-East Non-Crush Ties appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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This Precious Gift of Sleep. From an advertisement for Playtex (International Latex Corporation) appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE |
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Dan-dan-dandy Gifts. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955 |
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Flash The Holiday Fun. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955 |
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Give a Woman a Real Gift of Sewing! From Singer Sewing Machine Company advertisement in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE |
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Happy Holiday Motoring. Advertisement from the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE |
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Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming. From an advertisement for Four Roses whiskey appearing in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE |
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No Gift Quite Like It. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955 |
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O Tablecloth! From Singer Sewing Machine Company advertisement in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE |
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The Sparkling Drink That Says "Welcome!" From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955 |
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Wesson Fruitcake. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955 |
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Why Girls Kiss Santa Clauses. Advertisement from the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE |
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Clock Radio Christmas. From an advertisement for Telechron Timers appearing in the November 26, 1956 issue of LIFE |
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White Dreams. From an advertisement for the White Sewing Machine Corporation appearing in the November 26, 1956 issue of LIFE |
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Christmas Means Stratolounger. From an advertisement for Futorian-Stratford Furniture Company appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE |
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Guaranteed White Christmas. From an advertisement for Fruit of the Loom Underwear appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE |
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Happy Family Lion Christmas. From an advertisement for Kodak appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE |
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Joyous Voices Sweet and Clear. From an advertisement for RCA-Victor appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE |
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Merry Christmas to Bill. From an advertisement for Norelco appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE |
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The Gift That Goes Over Big. From an advertisement for Shwayder Bros. Inc., Folding Furniture Division appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE |