If you’ve been reading Humble’s blog for the past few years, you’ll recognize our penchant for Robert E. Jackson’s curious collection of American snapshots. With more than ten thousand vernacular photographs in his collection, it’s a constant trove for the peculiar, hilarious, and unintentionally artful. Christmas-themed images have a special place in Jackson’s archives – a few years ago, we featured outer-space themed Christmas cards, and this year, we’re following the tradition with some Polaroids.

Not all of these images are “loud” in their strangeness – many are even boring at first glance. But they each offer a glimpse into the sometimes earnest, occasionally off-moments, personal documentation and celebration of the holiday before the digital age.