Welcome to the 60’s. From the election and assassination of JF Kennedy, the assassination of ML King, the escalation and protests of the Vietnam war to the first Super Bowl, man landing on the moon, peace, love, and rock and roll, the 60’s were turbulent but also lots of fun. As Dickens once said “it was the best of times, the worst of times”. Christmas in the 60’s was still focused on the family and fun but, moving from a “Father Knows Best” family heading towards the 70’s as “All in the Family”.
A short clip I found on you tube about Christmas in the 60’s:
Christmas in the 1960s - Life in America
Christmas card trends:
Cards in the 60’s had bright colors and a retro look.
Personalized cards became popular in the 60’s. Printing had evolved so personalized greetings along with names could be added. Color printing became more widely available so a Kodak color family photograph could be sent with a card.
Jacklyn Kennedy designed 2 Christmas cards, Glad Tidings (pictured) and Journey of the Magi in 1963. Produced by Hallmark, the sale to benefit the Kennedy Center.
Other cards from the 60’s
Did you know? On Nov 4, 1962 the Post Office issued the first Christmas themed stamp. Cost 4 cents!
Books:
There were many amazing books published in the 60’s just not Christmas themed.
1960- The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding- 6 short stories by Agatha Christie (not published in the US)
1/1/1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Shultz.
In the theater:
Babes in Toy Land, December 14, 1961 by Disney. starting Ray Bolger, Annette Funicello,
Ed Wynn, Tommy Sands.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, 1964. This was the first movie with a Mrs Claus, just 3 weeks before the release of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer with a Mrs Claus.
The Lion in Winter, 1968, set at Christmas time in 1183, about King Henry II. Staring Peter O’Toole and Katherine Hepburn.
Live Performances:
The Nutcracker first came to the U.S. in the 40’s. In the 60’s it became a must see Christmas event which continues today.
Tomorrow music and tv.
A short clip I found on you tube about Christmas in the 60’s:
Christmas in the 1960s - Life in America
Christmas card trends:
Cards in the 60’s had bright colors and a retro look.
Personalized cards became popular in the 60’s. Printing had evolved so personalized greetings along with names could be added. Color printing became more widely available so a Kodak color family photograph could be sent with a card.
Jacklyn Kennedy designed 2 Christmas cards, Glad Tidings (pictured) and Journey of the Magi in 1963. Produced by Hallmark, the sale to benefit the Kennedy Center.
Other cards from the 60’s
Did you know? On Nov 4, 1962 the Post Office issued the first Christmas themed stamp. Cost 4 cents!
Books:
There were many amazing books published in the 60’s just not Christmas themed.
1960- The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding- 6 short stories by Agatha Christie (not published in the US)
1/1/1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Shultz.
In the theater:
Babes in Toy Land, December 14, 1961 by Disney. starting Ray Bolger, Annette Funicello,
Ed Wynn, Tommy Sands.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, 1964. This was the first movie with a Mrs Claus, just 3 weeks before the release of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer with a Mrs Claus.
The Lion in Winter, 1968, set at Christmas time in 1183, about King Henry II. Staring Peter O’Toole and Katherine Hepburn.
Live Performances:
The Nutcracker first came to the U.S. in the 40’s. In the 60’s it became a must see Christmas event which continues today.
Tomorrow music and tv.
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