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Christmas through the years has changed drastically. We always have new movies coming out, new songs, and new lovable characters that we cherish throughout time. It's always fun to take a trip down memory lane and check out what aspect of Christmas was most popular during each year, and it could've been the year you were born! From movie specials to Christmas decorations, here's what was popular the year you were born during Christmastime, featuring the year 1950 all the way up to 1970! 1950 CBS / Rankin Bass Productions This year is when the famous Gene Autry first recorded Frosty the Snowman. It's already been 65 years! 1951 Etsy A photo of Marilyn Monroe putting up Christmas decorations in not so much clothing was popular this year. She ended up signing a huge acting contract with Fox that same year. 1952 Flickr During this year, Queen Elizabeth II made her first Christmas broadcast, following her ascension to the throne. 1953 Good Housekeeping Decking your trees in the most ornaments you possibly can was the most popular thing you could do that year. If it wasn't almost falling down from the heaviness of the ornaments, you weren't doing it right, apparently. 1954 Paramount Pictures While the song "White Christmas" was originally recorded by Bing Crosby 13 years prior, the official movie for White Christmas released in 1954 made the song a Christmas hit. 1955 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer During the Christmas season, Guys and Dolls starring the incomparable Frank Sinatra was playing in theatres in 1955. Read onto the NEXT page to view more popular hits throughout the years... 1956 Art A family portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower and his family showing off their Christmas presents circulated during this year. 1957 Wikipedia How the Grinch Stole Christmas was officially created during this year by Dr. Seuss as a children's book. 1958 YouTube The famously known "Chipmunk Song" or "Christmas Don't Be Late" from Alvin and the Chipmunks hit radio stations in 1958 and we still hear this song every 2 hours on the radio today! 1959 YouTube Barbie debuted as the first adult doll in 1959 and was a hot commodity Christmas toy. Various different versions of Barbie continue to be made today. 1960 Walk Memory Lane Chatty Cathy Dolls became popular in 1960 when all girls just needed to get their hands on one! These dolls were known for their sayings, "Do you love me?" and "Please take me with you." There are more awesome popular hits on the NEXT page... don't miss out! 1961 YouTube Brigitte Bardot hosted the 1961 holiday television special, Happy New Year Brigitte, which really caught the attention of some viewers. Do you remember seeing this one? 1962 Archive Photos Stringer Former President John F. Kennedy spent his Christmas with his family in the White House. A picture surfaced documenting the sweet event! 1963 Hasbro The very first Easy Bake Oven was introduced to the toy market this year. Kids were very happy that Christmas! 1964 Rankin Bass Productions Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer became a Christmas hit and timeless classic that is still played on television stations today during the festive season. 1965 Lee Mendelson Films Everyone's Christmas favorite, A Charlie Brown Christmas, debuted in 1965. It is still played on television stations today every year to remind us all the true meaning of Christmas. Read the last of the Christmas hits on the NEXT page... 1966 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer The original animated version of The Grinch hit television screens with a short for How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 1966. 1967 Texas Archive Former First Daughter Lynda Bird Johnson held a Christmas wedding at the White House in December of 1967. 1968 History Apollo 8's Christmas Eve television broadcast (at this time) became the most-watched television special of all-time. Astronauts read from the first chapter of Genesis and wished the entire world watching a Merry Christmas. 1969 Stock Photos A photo surfaced of American troops enjoying their Christmas season by decorating a tree in the midst of the Vietnam War. 1970 Wikipedia The Jackson 5's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" both became Christmas hits this year. Be sure to SHARE this article if you remember these popular Christmas hits! If you love Christmas classics, you can enjoy a clip from Frosty the Snowman in the video below:

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