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If you’re a 90s baby, you understand the incredible wave of nostalgia that comes with Christmas — mores specifically how it felt as a child. It was such a pure time. Things were simpler. Running to your local Blockbuster to rent the National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation, asking Santa for the newest GameBoy, and listening to NSYNC on the radio were what consumed our childhood during the holidays.
Not only did the ‘90s give us beautiful traditions, but it also gave us memorable moments at home with family. This year, we’re leaning into the nostalgia of arguably the best time in history, to bring that feeling back into our home. We took a deep dive on the internet to find nostalgic ‘90s Christmas decor that will make your home feel cozy for the holiday season and unlock your inner child.
Nostalgic ‘90s Christmas Decor
1. Colored Christmas Lights
When we think of Christmas in the ‘90s we instantly think of colored lights. They are so reminiscent of the time and such a nostalgic look to add to your Christmas tree.
2. Red Gold Green Ornaments
Red, gold and green ornaments are such a timeless, classic Christmas decoration. Plus, you’ll have these for years to come.
3. Kurt Adler Petite Treasure Ornaments
We had a set of these Kurt Adler ornaments on our tree growing up. There was such a think for tiny ornaments in the ‘90s.
4. T’was the Night Before Christmas Ornaments
If you’re looking for some vintage ornaments to add to your tree, these will look stunning. Plus, they look so cool when the colored lights are reflected off of them.
5. Tinsel Garland
Wrap this tinsel garland around your tree, around your garland on the mantle or add it to your table for some festive decoration.
6. S’more Roasting Marshmallow Ornament
These S’more marshmallow ornaments were the thing growing up. We still have a few hanging on our Christmas tree from when we were little. They are such adorable collectors items.
7. Tinsel Icicles
We absolutely love the look of tinsel icicles on a Christmas tree. It’s such a nostalgic, beautiful style to add to your home.
8. Christmas Cookie Tins
Christmas cookie tins are the perfect containers to carry treats to a party or fill with holiday candy and give as a gift.
9. Snowman Ceramic Cookie Jar
We are obsessed with cookie jars because it reminds us of our grandpa. When we saw this adorable snowman cookie jar it instantly remained us of our childhood. Add this to your kitchen counter and fill it with some holiday Oreos.
10. Nostalgic Ceramic Lit Christmas Tree
If you’re a child of the ‘90s and even earlier, you know how special and iconic this ceramic light-up Christmas tree is. It continues to be one of our favorite decorations year after year.
11. Norfolk Pine Garland
Growing up, our mom had garland hung all around the house. It was on the mantle, over the mirrors, across the dining room table and over our front door. If you’re going for a nostalgic look, a few of these around the house will create that cozy look you’re wanting.
12. Red Christmas Bow
Large ribbons were always a staple. They were hung on Christmas trees, placed on wreaths outside and added as random decorations around the house. We love the look of them, and think they are such a classic touch.
13. Nutcracker Wire-Edged Ribbon
Have you seen a more adorable ribbon for the holidays? The nutcracker pattern is so adorable. Tie this ribbon on a wreath, wrap it around your Christmas tree or add it as decoration to your presents under the tree.
14. Holiday Wrapping Paper
Before neutral, aesthetic wrapping paper took over, tacky, mix-matched holiday wrapping paper was what you woke up to on Christmas morning. If you’re wanting to go for that sentiment feel this holiday, you’ll definitely need this.
15. Christmas Snow Globe
Snow globes are seriously the most magical Christmas decoration out there. This one especially reminds us of the snow globe from the Santa Clause movie. It’s so whimsical.
16. Santa Face Wall Art
We have vivid memories of friends hanging these Santa faces up in their homes when we were growing up. They re slightly tacky, but also super cute and nostalgic.
17. Ceramic Nativity Scene
Our mom would always have us set up the nativity scenes around the house when we would decorate for Christmas. She had one just like it, and it was always out favorite. There’s just something so special and sentimental about this nativity—which we love.
18. Glass Candy Jar
Every year, our mom would fill up her crystal candy jar with holiday candy and we’d sneak some every chance we got. This candy jar is so elegant and would blend in beautifully with other nostalgic Christmas decor.
19. Needlepoint Christmas Pillow
Add this nostalgic tree pillow to your living room sofa, accent chair or on your bed in your room. It has a vintage style that would make a room feel warm and inviting.
20. Christmas Tree Reversible Quilt
The holidays were officially here when out the Christmas bedding. This quilt from Pottery Barn is a piece you’ll have for years to come. It’s truly iconic and I love that it’s reversible too.
21. Decorative Gold Holiday Bells
These gold bell decorative pieces are so beautiful. The red velvet ribbon adds a homemade touch, that’s reminiscent of cozy Christmas’ pasts.
22. Needlepoint Christmas Stocking
Needlepoint stockings were such a common decoration in the ‘90s, so when we saw these stockings, we thought they would be such an adorable touch to a living room mantle or TV console —if you live in an apartment.
23. Wooden Nutcrackers
One decorative item that was on just about every table in our house growing up, was a nutcracker. We had so many of these. Looking at them now, they bring back so many fond memories and we’re just as obsessed.
