3. The Nostalgia Is Real
Hands up if your grandmother still displays a porcelain Christmas tree every single year? The important issue is, though, whether the electrics still function. If they do, you’re sitting on a major gold mine and we assume every time you view it the nostalgia is true. That’s so because back in the 1960s and 1970s these porcelain Christmas trees were all the rage. Everybody appeared to have one!
Though they’re not exactly the most stylish objects available now, this vintage item holds particular sentimental value for us. And if you’re over thirty, most likely they do for you as well.
Usually towering at 18 inches, these ceramic Christmas trees were a popular holiday accent in many homes. Usually bought at local craft fairs or created in ceramics classes, every tree was distinctive in its own right. Usually green, the trees were chosen by certain daring souls for white or even pink variations. The little, bright plastic lights that fit holes all around the tree were what made them very magical. Lit these lamps produced a lovely, multicoloured radiance that perfectly captured the cosy Christmas mood. To further create the festive atmosphere, many trees had a star or angel topper that would glow. Although they might not fit current minimalist design trends, these porcelain trees have lately become really fashionable. Value of these once-common objects has been driven up by vintage aficionados and those looking for a little of nostalgic appeal in their Christmas décor. Many people find that seeing a brilliant porcelain tree instantly brings back memories of family get—togethers, the excitement of Santa’s coming, and the basic pleasures of the holiday season.
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