> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Random Christmas Photos - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/random-christmas-photos/ - Published: 2021-12-24T17:45:19.000Z - Updated: 2021-12-20T06:38:43.000Z - Author: Heather - Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:18 ## c. 1910 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-1187666355-1639978711.jpg) Printed photographic postcard featuring a young girl, dressed (as an angel) with wings, as she plays a violin in front of a Christmas tree decorated with lit candles, Germany, circa 1910\. (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images) Ten minutes later she was airlifted to Grey Sloan Memorial in Seattle to have the tree removed from her spine. ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-526690279-1639978701.jpg) A child at the foot of a big Christmas tree. An Italian Christmas card reading 'Baci i Auguri' ('Kisses and Greetings'). Postcard photolithography in color. Italy, 1910\. (Photo by Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images) "I'm SURE I could pull on that tablecloth and nothing would happen." ## 1916: King George's Military Hospital ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3437490-1639978691.jpg) 22nd December 1916: Staff and patients decorating a Christmas tree in King George's Military Hospital. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) They're making the poor injured man with the eye patch try and balance a tree on a rickety chair? ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-72831602-1639978678.jpg) Portrait of a young boy as he sits in his pyjamas underneath a Christmas tree among his presents, early twentieth century. Among the presents are a microscope, pair of roller skates, dominoes, model trolley cars, an air rifle, and an elephant pull toy. (Photo by Vintage Images/Getty Images) "I asked for an Xbox, but okay, sure, give me an elephant pull-toy." ## c 1925 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3225291-1639978667.jpg) circa 1925: Three little girls say their prayers underneath the Christmas tree. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) "YOU pray. I'm not closing my eyes as long as that doll is sitting there. WATCHING US." ## 1928 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-88053049-1639978658.jpg) Informal three-quarter length portrait of Elsie Schuenemann Roberts holding a Christmas tree, standing on a sidewalk in Chicago, Illinois, 1928\. Pedestrians and Christmas trees are visible in the background. Her father, Captain H. Schuenemann, used to bring Christmas trees to Chicago via Lake Michigan, but he died when his ship, the Rouse Simmons, sank in 1912\. Afterward his daughters shipped trees by railroad to Chicago and loaded them onto a ship docked in the river in order to continue their family tradition of selling Christmas trees. (Photo by Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News collection/Chicago History Museum/Getty Images) Let's turn it over to Informative Caption because this is nice: "Elsie Schuenemann Roberts holding a Christmas tree. \[ ...\] Her father, Captain H. Schuenemann, used to bring Christmas trees to Chicago via Lake Michigan, but he died when his ship, the Rouse Simmons, sank in 1912\. Afterward his daughters shipped trees by railroad to Chicago and loaded them onto a ship docked in the river in order to continue their family tradition of selling Christmas trees." Get it, Elsie. ## Flying Santa c 1930 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3066057-1639978648.jpg) circa 1930: Santa Claus waves hello as he leaves his plane. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images) "I'm gonna level with you: Planes are WAY BETTER than reindeer." ## 1952 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3134991-1639978567.jpg) 20th December 1952: Father Christmas with a sackful of toys is riding a motor scooter through a pine wood. Original Publication: Picture Post - Cover - pub. 1952 (Photo by Ronald Startup/Picture Post/IPC Magazines/Getty Images) Okay but a freaking Vespa is no substitute for either one, sir. ## Swiss Claus, 1930 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3268063-1639978637.jpg) circa 1930: The Swiss Santa Claus, on skis, has a present for the little boy. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Why does Swiss Claus look kind of like John Lennon? ## Beauty queen in a Christmas tree costume, 1930 ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2021/12/gettyimages-56456962-1639978627.jpg) UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Beauty queen as Christmas tree: Girl in her bathing suit with Christmas tree dressing on a Californian beach. Photography, around 1930\. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images) \[Schoenheitskoenigin als Christbaum: Maedchen in Badeanzug mit Weihnachtsbaumdekoration an einem kalifornischen Strand. Photographie, um 1930.\] Is this where the Stanford band got the idea for its mascot? ## 1936 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3288959-1639978608.jpg) 1st January 1936: Policemen decorating a Christmas tree for a New Year's party in their police station at Mill Street, Manchester, for local children from deprived backgrounds. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) "What's all this then?" ## 1945 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3207119-1639978598.jpg) circa 1945: Headshot of a kitten peering out from between the branches of a Christmas tree, over a wrapped present. An ornament hangs beside the kitten. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) This was called "Christmas Puss." I can say with confidence that even people who don't like cats will think this is cute. ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3207115-1639978587.jpg) circa 1945: A kitten hangs from a fallen Christmas tree while another sits in the wrapping of the presents below. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) THIS was called "Kitten Courageous." Which one is the brave one? The one hanging from a tree, or the one under the tree who isn't moving even though it's about to drop? To me it looks more like Kitten Assassin. ## Dog In A Box ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3207128-1639978577.jpg) circa 1945: A puppy crosses its paws over a Christmas present under a decorated Christmas tree. A trumpet stands next the box. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) This family got a lot of animals this year. ## 1953 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-543845035-1639978558.jpg) (Eingeschränkte Rechte für bestimmte redaktionelle Kunden in Deutschland. Limited rights for specific editorial clients in Germany.) Germany: Children in front of a christmas tree on Christmas Eve - Photographer: Charlotte Willott- 1953Vintage property of ullstein bild (Photo by Charlotte Willot/ullstein bild via Getty Images) "We saw mommy doing A WHOLE LOT with Santa Claus." ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-543921633-1639978549.jpg) (Eingeschränkte Rechte für bestimmte redaktionelle Kunden in Deutschland. Limited rights for specific editorial clients in Germany.) Germany: Children with candles on the christmas tree - Photographer: Charlotte Willott- 1953Vintage property of ullstein bild (Photo by Charlotte Willot/ullstein bild via Getty Images) "This beautiful fire. I wonder how it would look if the ENTIRE TREE were engulfed in it." ## 1950 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-2716931-1639978538.jpg) Full-length image of a young girl smiling as she plays her new child's drum kit in front of the Christmas tree, with a chalkboard reading 'Merry Xmas,' 1950s. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) "HA HA HA you are going to regret this, Father." ## 1955 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3232536-1639978505.jpg) circa 1955: A young boy, wearing a robe, smiles while sitting at the wheel of a toy 'torpedo' car with a Howdy Doody doll next to him in front of a Christmas tree with presents underneath it in a living room. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) "SMASHY SMASHY, MOMMY." ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-2716922-1639978526.jpg) A man holding a pipe smiles after unwrapping a can of tobacco under a Christmas tree. His other Christmas presents include a V-neck sweater and a necktie. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) "You got me tobacco? Why, what a fine idea! Cancer in a box for Christmas!" ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-2716809-1639978516.jpg) A woman in her pyjamas sits under a christmas tree opening presents. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) "Oh, hi, no, I absolutely was not shaking this box, why?" ## 1965 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-3206884-1639978495.jpg) circa 1965: A young woman smiles as she presents a wrapped gift to a young man in front of a Christmas tree. (Photo by Lambert/Getty Images) This is called "You Shouldn't Have" and her face says, "I don't even have to open this to know you shouldn't have." ## 1966 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-162063497-1639978473.jpg) NOV 17 1966, DEC 7 1966; Mrs. John Louch, 6762 S. Marion Circle, poses with some of the Christmas tree ornaments she learned to make using common everyday materials.; (Photo By Bill Peters/The Denver Post via Getty Images) This is Mrs. John Louch, who made ornaments using her own everyday materials (seriously). She did a great job. Way to go! I wish we'd learned your actual first name. ## Christmas Morning ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-1185933764-1639978463.jpg) Studio portrait of an unidentified boy, in a red robe, seated beside an open wicker basket of puppies in front of a decorated Christmas tree , mid to late 1960s. (Photo by United States Information Agency/PhotoQuest/Getty Images) Okay seriously, ONE puppy for Christmas is a lot of work, but THREE? This looks like the toxic work of Fun Dad. ## 1967 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-162027934-1639978454.jpg) DEC 7 1967, DEC 11 1967; A bright-eyed elf, no doubt one of Santa's helpers, is perched on a tree stump, perhaps to get a better view of the world-famous Christmas display at the Civic Center.; (Photo By Ira Gay Sealy/The Denver Post via Getty Images) "I'm watching you. From your shelf. Or your fireplace. Or your couch cushions. Maybe your closet. How about your lingerie drawer? Psst, nobody moved me. I MOVED MYSELF." ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-499289287-1639978442.jpg) CANADA - DECEMBER 06: Happiness is a tree of your very own; The bite of frosty air and crunch of snow underfoot as he hauls his own Christmas tree out of the bush north of Stouffville gives the Christmas tradition a whole new dimension for 5-year-old Gray Wilson. (Photo by Graham Bezant/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Oh, Charlie Brown, you always do try. ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-502522267-1639978432.jpg) CANADA - DECEMBER 13: The Christmas 'People Tree'. Surrounded by flashing lights as they stand on platforms assembled in shape of a Christmas tree; 135 members of the choir of People's Church sing hymns and carols at special Sunday service. It was first performance of Christmas hymns at the church on Sheppard Ave. E. The stands were decorated with Christmas tree cuttings. (Photo by Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images) This is people. For real: "Surrounded by flashing lights as they stand on platforms assembled in shape of a Christmas tree; 135 members of the choir of People's Church sing hymns and carols at special Sunday service." That's quite neat. ## 1980 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/12/GettyImages-161970248-1639978422.jpg) DEC 3 1980, DEC 5 1980, DEC 6 1980; Christmas Trees; (Photo By Dave Buresh/The Denver Post via Getty Images) ... Is this a Julia Child voodoo doll????? [Ah, But It Wasn't Just Celebrities Who Had to Do Christmas Photo OpsChildren! Puppies! Dolls! (Bad ones.)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2021/12/gettyimages-56456962-1639978627.jpg)](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/ah-but-it-wasnt-just-celebrities-who-had-to-do-christmas-photo-ops-12-2021/)