The holidays looked quite different before everything lived in a camera roll. You see celebs off the clock, leaning into family rituals, silly sweaters, and late-night countdowns. The lights are softer, and the smiles feel easy.
From the 50s to the 90s, those moments still resonate. Studio icons, rock stars, and TV faces took a break from their busy schedules to share a tree, a toast, or a snowy day. These photos feel cozy, a little glamorous, and exactly the kind of nostalgia that warms up a cold month.
1. George Burns and Gracie Allen opening their presents together, 1955
2. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton share a kiss on Christmas Eve in Switzerland, 1973
3. Farrah Fawcett and Lee Majors pose with their baby next to their Christmas tree, 1971
4. Britney Spears and her holiday fragrances
5. A young Justin Timberlake with his Christmas present
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6. Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh with their daughters, Jamie Lee and Kelly, matching outfits for Christmas in the 60s
7. President John Kennedy with his wife, Jackie, and their children on Christmas day in Palm Beach
8. Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart with their son decorating a tiny Christmas tree
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9. The queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, posing with Santa
10. The Backstreet Boys in their Santa costumes, ready to sing Christmas carols
11. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with their kids on Christmas Day, 1956
12. The Olsen twins matched their dresses for the holidays
13. A teenage Drew Barrymore and Santa Claus
14. Ingrid Bergman was celebrating Christmas with her son
15. Sophia Loren posing with her exquisite Christmas tree
16. David Bowie and his Christmas tree
17. John and Yoko with their Santa costumes
18. The Spice Girls and their Christmas spirit
19. A stunning Dolly Parton posing with her tree
20. Elvis and his Christmas presents
Want more holiday nostalgia?
Check these ’60s Christmas Morning in Photos: Tinsel, Toys, and Pure Joy, or Inside the Office Holiday Party, 1970s–2000s. If you want more Hollywood content, you definitely will enjoy these Hidden Curiosities from Classic Christmas Movies.
