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50+ Hilarious And Bizarre Vintage Christmas Ads

We live in a world designed by marketers, and with the power of advertisement, they shaped our perspective about behavior. The advertisement came in the 19th century in magazines, newspapers, and the early 1940s when it got into televisions. Indeed, some modern-day ads don’t try very hard to conform to moral standards. Still, after looking back at some racist, sexist, offensive, lies, ridiculous and funny ads – today’s commercials are better. On this special occasion, when the holiday season is in full swing, we have collected some hilarious and bizarre vintage Christmas ads. Vote your favorites, and don’t’ forget to share the fun.

#1 Give a June Tan for Christmas. From an advertisement for the ultra violet Westinghouse Sun Lamp appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#2 The Most Welcome Family Gift You Can Give. From an advertisement for Samson Foldaway Furniture (Shwayder Bros., Inc., Furniture Division) appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#3 Joyous Voices Sweet and Clear. From an advertisement for RCA-Victor appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE

#5 From Woolworth’s. From an advertisement for Woolworth’s appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#6 If You Want To Be Kissed. From an advertisement for Arrow shirts appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#7 The Gift That Says ‘Merry Christmas’ to a Man’s Taste and Throat. From an advertisement for Kaywoodie pipes appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#8 The Huntington. From an advertisement for Sylvania Radio and Television appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#9 The Surest Gift of All. From an advertisement for Wembley Nor-East Non-Crush Ties appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#10 This Precious Gift of Sleep. From an advertisement for Playtex (International Latex Corporation) appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFE

#11 Flash The Holiday Fun. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955

#12 Give a Woman a Real Gift of Sewing! From Singer Sewing Machine Company advertisement in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE

#13 Happy Holiday Motoring. Advertisement from the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE

#14 Lo! How A Rose E’er Blooming. From an advertisement for Four Roses whiskey appearing in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE

#15 No Gift Quite Like It. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955

#16 O Tablecloth! From Singer Sewing Machine Company advertisement in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE

#17 The Sparkling Drink That Says “Welcome!” From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955

#18 Wesson Fruitcake. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955

#19 Why Girls Kiss Santa Clauses. Advertisement from the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE

#20 Clock Radio Christmas. From an advertisement for Telechron Timers appearing in the November 26, 1956 issue of LIFE

#21 White Dreams. From an advertisement for the White Sewing Machine Corporation appearing in the November 26, 1956 issue of LIFE

#22 Christmas Means Stratolounger. From an advertisement for Futorian-Stratford Furniture Company appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE

#23 Guaranteed White Christmas. From an advertisement for Fruit of the Loom Underwear appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE

#24 Happy Family Lion Christmas. From an advertisement for Kodak appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE

#25 Merry Christmas to Bill. From an advertisement for Norelco appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE

#26 The Gift That Goes Over Big. From an advertisement for Shwayder Bros. Inc., Folding Furniture Division appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE

#77 Dan-dan-dandy Gifts. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955

Dan-dan-dandy Gifts. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955

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