A look through some images from The Age archives reveals the changes in Christmas in the city over the years, but there is also a lot that has remained the same. Christman Melbourne
As a city, Melbourne loves Christmas. We line the streets with lights and shining ornaments and we fill our department store windows with glamour and fun.archives reveals the changes in the CBD’s Christmas over the years, but there is also a lot that has remained the same.Long dresses, big hats and suits seem to be the going Christmas shopping attire on Collins Street in 1905.
While very good at keeping shoppers protected from the hot Christmas sun, trying to chase down a sale in that attire might be a little bit more difficult today. Many things have changed since 1927 but the sights of Melbourne at Christmas time still bear some similarity. People rushing into the city to complete their Christmas shopping and snatch up a bargain at the sales. Hats, rather than masks, seemed to be the Christmas shopping essential.Street decorations have long been a feature of Melbourne’s festive spirit. Shoppers in 1957 were getting in some early Christmas shopping under the hanging decorations down Bourke Street.
A giant Santa watches over the W-class trams full of shoppers and the people bustling through the street.Each and every year, children stare in wonder at the magical windows that Myer creates and visiting the windows is a tradition passed through generations of Melburnians.In this 1983 picture, a little boy in a singlet marvels at an “American Christmas” full of snow, mittens and beanies.
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