Vintage Christmas Photos to Fill You with Nostalgic Holiday Spirit

This is the kind of office photo where everyone was told, “Smile… but not too much,” and they absolutely understood the assignment. The aluminum tree is working overtime, sparkling like it’s being paid time-and-a-half, while the presents look suspiciously like they were wrapped by someone who knew the boss wasn’t watching.

The kneeling pads are a delightful mystery — were they standard-issue for Christmas photos or just borrowed from the supply closet? Either way, the whole scene radiates peak mid-century workplace festivity: polite smiles, coordinated outfits, and the unspoken agreement that the real celebration starts once this picture is finally taken.