Christmas in the 1970s brought together the very best and the very worst of the decade’s fads, trends, and traditions underneath one sparkly roof. From the oversized tree ornaments to the totally wild food offerings, Christmas today couldn’t get much different from how it was celebrated 50 years ago. And while it’s true that, though some customs have persisted, the ways and hows in which we bring those customs to life have taken on a new style and flavor in the 21st century. That’s probably why it feels so cozy to look back at these 20 photos and remember how we used to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year before the internet came along.
#1: Ugly Christmas Sweaters
In the 1970s, “ugly” Christmas sweaters weren’t yet ironic. They weren’t referred to as ugly because people genuinely thought they were normal enough to break out around Christmas without that obligatory smirk that says, “I know what I’m doing is questionable, and I like it.” Today, we poke fun at this era’s fashion sensibilities by making almost a tangent holiday out of it with our Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties and competitions!
