18 Vintage Christmas Decor Ideas to Try This Season

Great Christmas decorations don’t have to be new or inventive. People have had centuries to come up with great ways to celebrate the season, and they’ve left us with tons of festive ideas to pick through. 

So, this Christmas, give yourself a break. Don’t stress yourself out trying to dream up never-before-seen Christmas ideas. Instead, revisit some old favorites— and make them feel new again. By putting a fresh spin on vintage Christmas decorating ideas, you can craft a decor scheme that feels classic but fun and you can save the stress for less avoidable holiday horrors, like last-minute gift shopping or impromptu visits from family.

To help you piece together the perfect holiday decor scheme, we’ve rounded up some vintage Christmas decor ideas worth considering. Some nod to the near past, celebrating the festive traditions you grew up with, and others look even further back, drawing on the best Christmas decor ideas from previous decades. 

So pick and choose a handful of favorites— and get ready to ring in the holidays the old-fashioned way.