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The Christmas Season Through The Years — What Was Popular The Year You Were Born?

1961

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Brigitte Bardot hosted the 1961 holiday television special, Happy New Year Brigitte, which really caught the attention of some viewers. Do you remember seeing this one?

1962

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Former President John F. Kennedy spent his Christmas with his family in the White House. A picture surfaced documenting the sweet event!

1963

Hasbro

The very first Easy Bake Oven was introduced to the toy market this year. Kids were very happy that Christmas!

1964

Rankin Bass Productions

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer became a Christmas hit and timeless classic that is still played on television stations today during the festive season.

1965

Lee Mendelson Films

Everyone’s Christmas favorite, A Charlie Brown Christmas, debuted in 1965. It is still played on television stations today every year to remind us all the true meaning of Christmas.

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