You probably know that tinsel is the shiny, silvery stuff that hangs off Christmas trees, but what is it made of exactly? To answer that, we have to look at the decoration's complicated history.

Childhood memories come flooding back at the holidays, reminding of us about all these things we miss from Christmas in the 1970s and 1980s.

Large lot of 80s vintage Christmas tree ornaments, shown altogether in the first photo. These are all bright painted wooden ornaments, ranging in size from the tiny Dala horses 1 3/4" tall to the Nutcracker Rat King 3 1/2" tall. All are in very good condition.

Recaptured 80s on Instagram: "Experiencing Christmas as a kid in the 80s gave me so many great memories. Simple times of looking through department store catalogs for toys, hanging ornaments on the tree and listening to Christmas records will never be forgotten. Anything in this video spark a nostalgic memory for you? What was your favorite part of Christmas as a kid? . . #christmas #memories #remember #retro #nostalgic #80s #takemeback"

What are the best vintage Christmas items you can buy to have an old fashioned feel to your holiday decor? Here are my favorite antique and mid century modern pieces to give your home the perfect Classic Christmas look.

Visiting my grandparents was always one of the highlights of the holiday season and not just because my grandpa snuck me extra chocolates. Their home was cozy, festive, and just the epitome of holiday decor #goals. Good news: Retro holiday decor is back so here's what to double down this year.

We celebrated Christmas 1983 at my parent's house in Cordell, Oklahoma, and at my in-laws in Lawton, Oklahoma. My parent's tree.