Twinkling Lights & Family Nights
Nostalgia is finding value within the little moments and our larger memories. As a member of the Photomyne family, we know the past holds a special place in your heart, and we welcome you to our weekly newsletter of nostalgic photos.
Christmas is more than a day on the calendar - it’s a feeling that fills the whole season. It’s the smell of something sweet baking in the kitchen, the sound of old songs playing softly in the background, and the familiar warmth of gathering with the people who know us best. Whether your holiday memories include wrapping presents late into the night or watching snowfall from the window with a mug in hand, Christmas has a way of wrapping us in comfort and joy.
It's in the little moments: matching pajamas, board games by the fire, shared stories that get funnier each year. Even the quirks - like tangled lights or someone burning the cookies - become part of the magic. And yes, maybe a ridiculous sweater or two made it into the family photo. But more than anything, it’s about time spent together. Because at the heart of every Christmas memory is love - and that never goes out of style.

Marc and Santa. Photomyne community (1973)

Christmas. Photomyne community (1991)

What's under the tree? State Archives of North Carolina (1957)

A visit to Santa. State Library and Archives of Florida (1985)

Ryan loved Christmas. Photomyne community