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Article: RETRO CHRISTMAS.(CNY)
- Article from:
- The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
- Article date:
- December 6, 2002
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Christmas 2002 is beginning to look a lot like Christmas 1942 or even 1952, with a wealth of decorations that have a retro flair.
Calling to mind the 1950s, there are silver Atomic Age tree toppers, table-top aluminum trees and tin toy ornaments. More reminiscent of the 1940s is giftwrap decorated with vintage Santas or red and green holiday scenes.
You also can hang ornaments just like grandma's (or maybe great-grandma's), thanks to a re-introduction of Shiny-Brite classics from ornament maker Christopher Radko, who's probably best known for his collectible, blown-glass ornaments. Radko brought back the Shiny-Brite ornaments, which were popular in the ...