Christmas in the 1980s still had trees, gifts, and families, but it sure came with a lot more color. People weren't scared of a little clutter, and kids were happy to play with toys that didn't have screens.
For a tinge of nostalgia, here are 20 pics to remind you what Christmas looked like in the 1980s.
1
UK Christmas Dinner
“My family, 1980s.”
2
The Christmas Nintendo
Mario Bros and Duck Hunt, 1980s.
3
President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan
In front of the White House Christmas tree, 1980s.
4
Christmas Morning
And a happy face.
5
Santa
He’s barely aged all these years later.
6
Christmas in Colombia
A mall in the 1980s.
7
John Candy
With his children at Christmas. 1980's.
8
All the Toys
Early 1980s.
9
“My Family”
“Christmas 1980. I am the kid with the rainbow overalls and my parents are behind me.”
10
“Words Can't Describe The Feeling”
Christmas, mid 1980s.
11
Christmas Family Portraits
"…were a lot "cooler" back in the 80s."
12
Two Happy Kids
With their gifts, early ‘80s.
13
Christmas 1980
“Me with my parents and grandmother.”
14
A 1980s Christmas in Wales
“Me with my grandparents.”
15
Christmas at Eastland Mall
Charlotte, North Carolina.
16
Last Minute Shopping
These pictures are from November 25, 1983.
17
Ice Skating
Indoor rink.
18
More Skating
Don't fall!
19
Eastland Mall Tree
Tall enough for you?
20
“My Dad”
Enjoying Christmas around 1980.
