11925: Dolores Del Río shows off her Christmas gifts
Irving Chidnoff//Getty ImagesSilent film star, Dolores Del Río, wears a mink fur coat and carries presents in 1925. The Mexican actress decorated her parcels with tulle ribbon and festive holly sprigs.
21930: Bette Davis offering seasons greetings
Keystone-France//Getty ImagesBette Davis dressed up as Santa Claus — or maybe Mrs. Claus? — and posing in a giant holiday wreath back in 1930 is #goals.
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31932: Douglas Fairbanks Jr. on the slopes
Bettmann//Getty ImagesAmerican actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is seen here with his father skiing together at Lake Arrowhead over the holiday season.
41932: Anna May Wong opens presents under the tree
Bettmann//Getty ImagesAt a Christmas celebration for Hollywood stars at the Christy Hotel in 1932, Anna May Wong opens up a Christmas gift under the tree.
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51932: Ginger Rogers under the Christmas tree
Bettmann//Getty ImagesThe actress chats with Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff while attending a Hollywood charity gala.
61932: Toshia Mori sends a Christmas cablegram
Bettmann//Getty ImagesToshia Mori writes to her family in Japan, informing them that she was selected as one of the Wampas Baby Stars (which highlighted up-and-coming actresses) in 1932. The actress attended a Christmas dinner at the Biltmore Hotel as a result.
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71935: Shirley Temple and her Christmas toys
John Springer Collection//Getty ImagesThe child actress strikes her classic pose while surrounded by countless toys and presents during the holidays. There's no denying she worked hard for those gifts!
81940: Bob Hope holiday shopping
Bettmann//Getty ImagesIt looks like comedian Bob Hope fell prey to the holiday mad dash, because here he is picking up some last-minute Christmas gifts.
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91941: Jane Russell hiding her gifts
Bettmann//Getty ImagesThe actress shares a cheeky wink with the camera as she stows away wrapped presents ahead of her holiday festivities.
101944: Carmen Miranda works to spread Christmas joy
CBS Photo Archive//Getty ImagesThere was no time to celebrate the holidays for Carmen Miranda, who was busy performing for the CBS Radio Elgin Christmas Show on December 25, 1944.
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111944: Deanna Durbin decorates her tree
Bettmann//Getty ImagesFrom cranberry garland to popcorn strands, Deanna Durbin decorates an impressive Christmas tree.
121944: Dolores Del Río goes caroling
Ed Clark//Getty ImagesThe actress and her friends spread some yuletide cheer in the form of Christmas carols. The actress ventured door to door, singing festive tunes for all that would listen.
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131947: Hattie McDaniel decorates a tree
CBS Photo Archive//Getty ImagesAcademy Award-winning actress, Hattie McDaniel, poses for a holiday promotional shoot with her Beulah costars in 1947.
141947: Lassie and Butch Jenkins open gifts
Bettmann//Getty ImagesChild actor Butch Jenkins flashes a smile while reenacting Christmas morning cheer with Lassie.
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151947: Lena Horne returns to New York for Christmas
Bettmann//Getty ImagesIn December 1947, Lena Horne set sail on the SS America. The famous singer, who was starring in shows in Paris and London at the time, journeyed home to St. Albans, New York to spend the holidays with her family.
161948: Liza Minnelli digs into holiday sweets
Bettmann//Getty ImagesJudy Garland's young daughter, Liza Minnelli, makes the most of a holiday party by chowing down on ice cream and candy, as one does.
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171948: Doris Day and Bob Hope hitch a ride with Santa
Bettmann//Getty ImagesNo, they're not heading to the North Pole. Bob Hope and Doris Day, who famously sang "Baby It's Cold Outside" together for Hope's radio show, were simply the guests of honor during a Christmas parade in 1948.
181949: Candace Bergen waits for Santa
Bettmann//Getty ImagesA young Candace Bergen, who is roughly the same height as the mannequin behind her, decides to wait up for Santa Clause on Christmas Eve.
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191949: Vera-Ellen pops down a chimney
Bettmann//Getty ImagesThe star of White Christmas seems to have no problem getting into the holiday spirit during a promotional shoot. Good thing!
201949: Kirk Douglas plants a kiss at a Christmas event
Bettmann//Getty ImagesA lucky fan is given a kiss by Hollywood hunk Kirk Douglas after buying a roll of Christmas seals from the actor. Back in the '40s, Christmas seals were specially printed stamps for holiday cards and were used to raise money for various charities.
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