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1951: Lauren Bacall's family christmas
Hollywood golden couple, Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, celebrate Christmas Eve with their son, Stephen Bogart, in their home in California.
1932: Anna May Wong opens presents under the tree
At a Christmas celebration for Hollywood stars at the Christy Hotel in 1932, Anna May Wong opens up a Christmas gift under the tree.
1953: Sophia Loren's nativity scene
The actress and singer puts together her Christmas nativity scene while at home in Rome, Italy.
1932: Toshia Mori sends a Christmas cablegram
Toshia 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.
1949: Candace Bergen waits for Santa
A young Candace Bergen, who is roughly the same height as the mannequin behind her, decides to wait up for Santa Clause on Christmas Eve.
1947: Lassie and Butch Jenkins open gifts
Child actor Butch Jenkins flashes a smile while reenacting Christmas morning cheer with Lassie.
1949: Vera-Ellen pops down a chimney
The star of White Christmas seems to have no problem getting into the holiday spirit during a promotional shoot. Good thing!
1953: Audrey Hepburn smiles with Santa
Audrey Hepburn flashes a wide grin as she poses with Santa while at a charity event in New York City during the holidays.
1950: Audrey Hepburn celebrates Christmas in Rome
The actress looks pint-sized compared to the massive decorated Christmas tree the actress is posing next to while visiting Rome over the holidays.
1925: Dolores Del Río shows off her Christmas gifts
Silent 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.
1949: Rita Hayworth spends her holiday in Switzerland
We'd like to follow the lead of Rita Hayworth and escape to the Swiss Alps for the holiday season. The screen siren spent Christmas and New Years in Mürren with her family in 1949.
1951: Marilyn Monroe in festive stockings
Marilyn Monroe poses in stockings next to a festive fireplace after being voted, "the present all GI's would like to find in their Christmas stocking." Clever!
1948: Liza Minnelli digs into holiday sweets
Judy Garland's young daughter, Liza Minnelli, makes the most of a holiday party by chowing down on ice cream and candy, as one does.
1932: Ginger Rogers under the Christmas tree
The actress chats with Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff while attending a Hollywood charity gala.
1950: Ginger Rogers poses with multiple Santa Clauses
Judging by how many Santas are gathered around actress Ginger Rogers, we'd say she was nice that year.
1948: Doris Day and Bob Hope hitch a ride with Santa
No, 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.
1951: Sarah Vaughan plays the piano
After a December concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, musician Sarah Vaughan takes to the piano with Duke Ellington and Billy Eckstine. Could it be Christmas tunes these stars were singing?
1940: Bob Hope holiday shopping
It looks like comedian Bob Hope fell prey to the holiday mad dash, because here he is picking up some last-minute Christmas gifts.
1947: Lena Horne returns to New York for Christmas
In 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.
1944: Dolores Del Río goes caroling
The 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.
1949: Kirk Douglas plants a kiss at a Christmas event
A 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.
1950: Jackie Robinson gives back during the holidays
The Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player and his son prepare presents for children who are less fortunate during the holiday season in 1950.
1944: Carmen Miranda works to spread Christmas joy
There 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.
1941: Jane Russell hiding her gifts
The actress shares a cheeky wink with the camera as she stows away wrapped presents ahead of her holiday festivities.
1935: Shirley Temple and her Christmas toys
The 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!
1930: Bette Davis offering seasons greetings
Bette Davis dressed up as Santa Claus — or maybe Mrs. Claus? — and posing in a giant holiday wreath back in 1930 is #goals.
1947: Hattie McDaniel decorates a tree
Academy Award-winning actress, Hattie McDaniel, poses for a holiday promotional shoot with her Beulah costars in 1947.
1932: Douglas Fairbanks Jr. on the slopes
American actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is seen here with his father skiing together at Lake Arrowhead over the holiday season.
1944: Deanna Durbin decorates her tree
From cranberry garland to popcorn strands, Deanna Durbin decorates an impressive Christmas tree.
1952: Ingrid Bergman celebrates a Swedish Christmas
Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman celebrates her culture's traditions with her two-year-old son, Renato Roberto Rossellini.