Holiday Memories
Interesting resources related to holidays and holiday memorabilia
Antique Holiday Books - Collecting the Little Joys of Christmas
Sometimes favorite collections can be simple and inexpensive. Read about your guide's collection of holiday themed books that recently expanded to include a beautiful vintage title.
Sometimes favorite collections can be simple and inexpensive. Read about your guide's collection of holiday themed books that recently expanded to include a beautiful vintage title.
Belsnickle Definition
Do you know what a belsnickle is? Find out the definition of belsnickle.
Do you know what a belsnickle is? Find out the definition of belsnickle.
Celebrating Holidays with Antiques & Collectibles
Decorating, holiday customs and collectibles all with an antique and vintage twist.
Decorating, holiday customs and collectibles all with an antique and vintage twist.
Collecting Christmas Magic All Year Long
It's not December. So what? You can still get excited about Christmas. Find out how collecting holiday decorations can lift your spirits every day.
It's not December. So what? You can still get excited about Christmas. Find out how collecting holiday decorations can lift your spirits every day.
Easter Collectibles Signal Springtime
Get ready for the Easter bunny with an article on the history of the holiday and colorful collectibles that harken springtime.
Get ready for the Easter bunny with an article on the history of the holiday and colorful collectibles that harken springtime.
Frightening Prices for Halloween Collectibles
Read about a book from Krause Publications that can help you value all your wonderful Halloween collectibles.
Read about a book from Krause Publications that can help you value all your wonderful Halloween collectibles.
Gifts for Collectors - Romancing the Collector
If your collecting sweetheart truly loves you, the same old gift will certainly suffice. But wouldn't it be nice to really wow them with a gift from the heart this year? It's not nearly as complicated as you might think, and it doesn't have to be costly either.
If your collecting sweetheart truly loves you, the same old gift will certainly suffice. But wouldn't it be nice to really wow them with a gift from the heart this year? It's not nearly as complicated as you might think, and it doesn't have to be costly either.
Ghostly Treasures in Your Home
You don't have to wait until the ghosts and goblins hit the streets to find out if some of your antiques might be holding a few spirits of their own. Read a few Tales of Ghostly Treasures and you might become a believer, too!
You don't have to wait until the ghosts and goblins hit the streets to find out if some of your antiques might be holding a few spirits of their own. Read a few Tales of Ghostly Treasures and you might become a believer, too!
Halloween Collectibles - Happy Halloween!
Your guide shares some of her favorite Halloween memories and collectibles complete with a colorful photo. Scroll down past the article for a link to vintage Halloween greetings to share with all your best ghouls.
Your guide shares some of her favorite Halloween memories and collectibles complete with a colorful photo. Scroll down past the article for a link to vintage Halloween greetings to share with all your best ghouls.
"It's a Wonderful Life" for Illinois Collector
Richard Goodson has amassed a collction of more than 4,000 pieces of "It's a Wonderful Life" movie memorabilia. Learn about what motivates him and the value of these wonderful collectibles inspired by the film that touches hearts each holiday season.
Richard Goodson has amassed a collction of more than 4,000 pieces of "It's a Wonderful Life" movie memorabilia. Learn about what motivates him and the value of these wonderful collectibles inspired by the film that touches hearts each holiday season.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Memorabilia Photo Gallery
For Richard Goodson "It's a Wonderful Life" all year long. His collection of movie memorabilia is amazing and valuable, not to mention very interesting.
For Richard Goodson "It's a Wonderful Life" all year long. His collection of movie memorabilia is amazing and valuable, not to mention very interesting.
Patriotic Postcard Gallery
A gallery filled with postcard images to celebrate patriotic holidays.
A gallery filled with postcard images to celebrate patriotic holidays.
Postcards for the Holidays
Do you love vintage holiday postcards? Or maybe you just want to learn more about them. If so, there's a new book out for collectors you definitely don't want to miss!
Do you love vintage holiday postcards? Or maybe you just want to learn more about them. If so, there's a new book out for collectors you definitely don't want to miss!
Romantic Customs for a Vintage Halloween Party
Incorporating romantic customs into a modern Halloween party can be interesting and fun. Check out these "vintage" party games and ideas.
Incorporating romantic customs into a modern Halloween party can be interesting and fun. Check out these "vintage" party games and ideas.
Santa Postcard Collection
Vintage Santa Postcard Gallery - Victorian Postcards Featuring Santa Claus
Vintage Santa Postcard Gallery - Victorian Postcards Featuring Santa Claus
Send a Vintage Postcard Online
It may be too late to get a holiday greeting card to your friends and loved ones by snail mail, but emailing a heartfelt remembrance will let them know you care. Or, ring in the New Year with a speical greeting instead. Here's a list of your guide's favorite sites for
It may be too late to get a holiday greeting card to your friends and loved ones by snail mail, but emailing a heartfelt remembrance will let them know you care. Or, ring in the New Year with a speical greeting instead. Here's a list of your guide's favorite sites for
Trim a Tree with Uncommon Ornaments
Using out of the ordinary objects, even collectibles, to decorate a Christmas tree can produce striking results.
Using out of the ordinary objects, even collectibles, to decorate a Christmas tree can produce striking results.
Talking Turkey Collecting Style
While it's probably the most neglected of the major American holidays, even Thanksgiving can be celebrated with collectibles.
While it's probably the most neglected of the major American holidays, even Thanksgiving can be celebrated with collectibles.
Valentine Cards - Remembering Romance
Nothing says "Be Mine" better than a vintage valentine card. Learn more about the history of valentines, their golden age and what's collectible today reading Remembering Romance with Vintage Valentines.
Nothing says "Be Mine" better than a vintage valentine card. Learn more about the history of valentines, their golden age and what's collectible today reading Remembering Romance with Vintage Valentines.
Valentine Postcard Gallery
Vintage Valentine Postcards - Early 1900s
Vintage Valentine Postcards - Early 1900s
Valentine's Day Postcards
Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways Guide Susan Breslow Sardone has some great vintage Valentine postcards available to send online.
Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways Guide Susan Breslow Sardone has some great vintage Valentine postcards available to send online.
Santa Claus Collectibles - Visions of Christmas Past
Visions of Christmas Past takes a look at the figure we now know as Santa Claus and some of the vintage items that bear his image.
Visions of Christmas Past takes a look at the figure we now know as Santa Claus and some of the vintage items that bear his image.
A Visit to the Winchester Mystery House
I enjoyed my visit to the Winchester Mystery House so much, I thought it would be fun to share with my users. If you're intrigued by amazing architecture or ghostly tales, don't miss this feature.
I enjoyed my visit to the Winchester Mystery House so much, I thought it would be fun to share with my users. If you're intrigued by amazing architecture or ghostly tales, don't miss this feature.
Ways to Celebrate a Victorian Christmas
Sometimes we think about what life was like more than 100 years ago and think of simpler times. But when it came to Christmas, the Victorians really did it up right! Decorating, feasting and sharing songs, music and gifts with others were all the order of the day. So, if you really want to experience a Victorian Christmas, take these suggestions to heart. You might find they’re not so different from your own holiday routine.
Sometimes we think about what life was like more than 100 years ago and think of simpler times. But when it came to Christmas, the Victorians really did it up right! Decorating, feasting and sharing songs, music and gifts with others were all the order of the day. So, if you really want to experience a Victorian Christmas, take these suggestions to heart. You might find they’re not so different from your own holiday routine.
Antique Ornaments
A sampling of holiday ornaments available to collectors, old and new.
A sampling of holiday ornaments available to collectors, old and new.
A Christmas Menagerie
Chirstmas and New Year paper greetings are shown here, including some unexpected examples.
Chirstmas and New Year paper greetings are shown here, including some unexpected examples.
The Comic Valentine
If traditional valentine sentiments aren't your cup of tea, take a look at these funny valentines of yesteryear.
If traditional valentine sentiments aren't your cup of tea, take a look at these funny valentines of yesteryear.
Coca-Claus
Did a soda company mold Santa into the character we know and love today? Learn more here.
Did a soda company mold Santa into the character we know and love today? Learn more here.
Easter and the Joy of Springtime
View a collection of Easter greetings and springtime scrap art.
View a collection of Easter greetings and springtime scrap art.
Golden Glow of Christmas Past
If you collect anything Christmas related, this club's for you. Find out more about a bi-monthly newsletter and an annual convention here on the Golden Glow website.
If you collect anything Christmas related, this club's for you. Find out more about a bi-monthly newsletter and an annual convention here on the Golden Glow website.
Halloween and It's Memorabilia
"So, when did a lovely Celtic harvest festical cum Christian homage to the dearly departed become the rollicking excuse for the wild party we call Halloween?"
"So, when did a lovely Celtic harvest festical cum Christian homage to the dearly departed become the rollicking excuse for the wild party we call Halloween?"
Halloween Collectibles and Their Prices
The Kovel's offer a good sampling of Halloween collectibles and how much they might be worth on an episode of their "Flea Market Finds" television show.
The Kovel's offer a good sampling of Halloween collectibles and how much they might be worth on an episode of their "Flea Market Finds" television show.
Holiday Decor Collections
The charm of Hubach figures and Dresden ornaments are illustrated in this HGTV feature.
The charm of Hubach figures and Dresden ornaments are illustrated in this HGTV feature.
Lace-Paper Valentines
Tokens of love were never sweeter. Take a look at a number of lace-paper valentines to get you in the mood for love.
Tokens of love were never sweeter. Take a look at a number of lace-paper valentines to get you in the mood for love.
Sailors' Valentines
These sentimental handcrafted favorites have dramatically increased in value during the past 20 years. Learn more through this Antiques Council article.
These sentimental handcrafted favorites have dramatically increased in value during the past 20 years. Learn more through this Antiques Council article.
Santa Claus Collectibles
This Collectibles Treasures feature from HGTV offers beautiful pictures of a variety of older St. Nick items with brief descriptions.
This Collectibles Treasures feature from HGTV offers beautiful pictures of a variety of older St. Nick items with brief descriptions.
A Victorian Christmas
Greetings, scrap art and other ephemera are combined to represent a glorious Victorian Christmas.
Greetings, scrap art and other ephemera are combined to represent a glorious Victorian Christmas.