Vintage photos show how people decorated for the holidays over the last 100 years

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A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.

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America's largest home is a Gilded Age mansion that goes all out for Christmas. Take a look at Biltmore Estate's holiday decorations.

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Outside the Biltmore Estate.
Biltmore Estate's Christmas decorations 2025.

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I'm ashamed about how much holiday junk I've acquired over the years. I'm changing my habits.

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A woman putting Christmas decorations in an attic
The author (not pictured) keeps holiday decorations in the garage and attic.

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Melania Trump was once the one making controversial White House design choices. Now, it's Donald Trump.

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A split image showing Melania Trump and Donald Trump with their respective White House design choices.
Melania Trump and Donald Trump.

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I toured the White House to see Melania Trump's Christmas decorations. The East Wing is no more, but the display was still dazzling.

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Inside the White House.
Inside the White House.

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I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor. My teen has a clear favorite, but I'm torn.

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Composite of image of author Terri Peters smiling outside of a Michaels and smiling outside of a Hobby Lobby
Both Michaels and Hobby Lobby have tons of seasonal sales and home decor, but the retailers are quite different.

Terri Peters

Photos show stunning designer Christmas displays at luxury hotels around the world

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There are three different Christmas trees: one from Riggs, Washington, DC, another from Hotel de Russie in Rome, and the last one from The Charles Hotel in Munich.
Several luxury hotels across the world collaborated with luxury brands — from Dolce & Gabbana to Jenny Packham — and artists to elevate their festive tree displays.

Riggs Washington, DC/Hotel de Russie/The Charles Hotel

Photos show the most beautiful Christmas decorations around the world

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree after being lit during the 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 4, 2024, in New York.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City.

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Details you may have missed in the White House Christmas decorations

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The official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room.
Holiday decorations are lighting up the White House's historic rooms.

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Vintage photos show how people decorated for the holidays over the last 100 years

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.
A family gathers around the Christmas tree while a young girl opens her present.

Mike Kurtz/Getty Images

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