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What are some good decorating ideas for a "Retro" themed Christmas tree?
What are some good decorating ideas for a "Retro" themed Christmas tree?
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Of course, the ultimate retro tree is a metal tree with the light machine that changes its colors.
Having grown up in the 50's and 60's, it seemed that everyone had those fancy glass ornaments that were teardrop shaped, or had pointed ends.
Some had little recessed designs on the sides.
Garlands weren't popular, unless they were cranberries or popcorn.
Most trees had tinsel.
Candy canes hung on trees were essential, and large bulbed lights.
I think they call them "classic" lights now, but they aren't the minis.
Usually a star on top of the tree, but always something simple, nothing really huge or gaudy.
Colors were traditional;
Red, green, white and gold...no silver or blue or purple.
Those bird ornaments made with real feathers are traditional in the south, but don't know about the rest of the country.
Basically, tree decorations were simpler and in traditional colors.
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Funny you should ask that, we actually did that one year for our tree.
What we did was get a bunch of records and hung them in the tree.
My mom made little girls in red and green skirts with a reindeer on them (instead of a poodle) and we had little milkshakes and jukeboxes hanging all over the tree.
My mom tossed some Grease decorations in the tree too but we called it our Sock Hop Tree it was awesome and all the little kids in the family went crazy and the adults thought it was pretty cool too.
I know my aunt and uncle did it the next year so it's a small flowing tradition in the family now.
This year we are thinking of doing a "Hippie" tree...have to think it out though...
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You can get some old 45 records or unused CDs
these are easily available at thrift stores
you can make garlands with some old ties
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Bubble Lights on a fake white tree with liberal use of silver accents has been a great inexpensive way to create a retro feeling during the holidays.
Source(s):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M5JSDW/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=4...
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Actually,I believe the best way to get a RETRO tree is by going onto eBay and actually buying RETRO items.
You can find super cheap stuff from the 60s and 70s on there.I myself have inherited old tree balls and light strings from my grandmother.They are so pretty.
Here are a few for you to check out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Indented-Ornaments-Christmas-Package-Decorations_W0QQitemZ280416154839QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item414a1af4d7
http://cgi.ebay.com/old-vintage-glass-and-plastic-christmas-decorations_W0QQitemZ250521353212QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item3a543c7bfc
Source(s):
eBay
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