STROLLING DOWN MEMORY LANE, THE VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CONVENTIONS...

Strolling down memory lane--the vintage Christmas conventions, a collection of links always worth re-visiting:

But first, click on the photo--one of our favorite made in Japan early putz houses, courtesy of Barbara, who attended the 2011 Golden Glow of Christmas Past convention; this one has all the bells and whistles--from the clay Santa Claus to the 'raffia' fence to the luffa trees; if you'd like to see more of her photos from the convention, click on the link https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627212089499 

AN ALBUM OF PHOTOS, COURTESY OF MARK PODMORE, FROM THE 2016 GOLDEN GLOW CONVENTION AND ANTIQUING TRIP https://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/albums/72157669110487004 

VINTAGE SNOWMEN, GOLDEN GLOW OF CHRISTMAS PAST CONVENTION 2011 https://www.flickr.com/photos/39935185@N06/albums/72157627244819731 

Golden Glow of Christmas Past 2012 convention, the Lighting Museum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXqpJrqOtLg 

PUTZFEST 2011, TOM, KARL, AND MORE https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157627602427375 

Golden Glow Convention 2011 - putz house extravaganza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POPWeuKgnk4 

Golden Glow Pop-up Christmas display 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Rh5zgr5fw 

Golden Glow Room Hopping, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL2OpNPItDc