Christmas

Vintage Images from America's Merry PastFrom the earliest observances of Christmas in the New World, to the traditions of family, faith and festivity established today, the yuletide season remains the most beloved on the nation's holiday calendar. Featuring images drawn from a diverse array of historical sources, including prints, paintings, illustrations, photographs, and more, this curated collection tells the visual history of Christmas in America. Discover heartwarming early depictions of nineteenth-century gatherings, beloved holiday postcards, festive advertisements, and more in this joyful collection charting America's love of all things merry and bright.