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The Golden Glow of Christmas Past is an international non-profit organization for enthusiasts of pre-1983 vintage and antique Christmas lights, ornaments, decorations, and history. The Golden Glow of Christmas Past is an international non-profit dedicated to education about vintage Christmas lights, ornaments and decorations that are 40 years or older.

11/01/2026

The Women of Christmas! The December issue is a special edition of The GLOW filled with stories and articles about a number of women who helped shape the Christmas season into what it is today. The December cover features a handmade Santa ornament made from a 1970s do-it-yourself kit from the company started by an incredible entrepreneur, Edna Looney. Glow member Michael Pizzuti, who has collected these ornaments for many years, has written a lovely article about her life. We can’t wait till it arrives in your mailboxes! Happy Holidays, everyone!

Interested in being featured in an upcoming issue? We’d love to have you share a bit of your wonderful Christmas collections. If you would like more information, reach out to our Editor at [email protected].

If you’re not yet a dues-paying member of the Golden Glow, this can be your first of 6-annual issues of The GLOW Magazine. Just make sure to join the Glow by November 15th, 2026 if you want to receive this beautiful issue.

Your magazine subscription is just one of many benefits of your Glow membership. Join Today at goldenglow.org/join

10/31/2026

Some spooky Christmas vibes today from none other than Krampus himself! Just like Santa, he’s watching 👀 👹

Check out our website to find out more about us and how to Join The Glow Today at goldenglow.org/join

10/16/2026

The Christmas Season is quickly approaching! Have you started shopping yet? Why not give the gift of the Golden Glow this Christmas! Find out more on our website about how to gift a membership at goldenglow.org

Some member benefits:
• 6 beautifully designed, bimonthly issues of the GLOW magazine
• Exclusive access to our website and member Facebook groups
• Digital library of past magazine issues
• Access to our yearly convention
• And so much more!

09/16/2026

Christmas is just 100 days away! Have you thought about decorating yet? It’s Christmas every day with the Golden Glow!

Have You Joined The Glow Yet? goldenglow.org

09/02/2026

The October Issue of the GLOW Magazine is under development! Are you having Glow Convention Withdrawal? If so, we are here to help rekindle some of those memories. And for those of you who weren’t able to make the trek this year, we have some wonderful highlights in store for you! The October issue of the GLOW Magazine features full coverage of the Norfolk Convention and the cover highlights a wonderful vacuum formed lighted decoration produced by Star Band, an iconic company based for many years in Portsmouth, Virginia...just across the river from Norfolk! Get ready to reimmerse yourself in An Atomic Christmas!

Interested in being featured in an upcoming issue? We’d love to have you share a bit of your wonderful Christmas collections. If you would like more information, reach out to our Editor at [email protected].

If you’re not yet a dues-paying member of the Golden Glow, this can be your first of 6-annual issues of The GLOW Magazine. Just make sure to join the Glow by September 15th, 2026 if you want to receive this beautiful issue.

Your magazine subscription is just one of many benefits of your Glow membership. Join Today at goldenglow.org/join

08/30/2026

Some shiny tinsel and colorful ornaments from the Norfolk Convention’s Museum Room to round out the weekend. Are you ready for Christmas yet?

Find out more about our Conventions and Join The Glow Today at goldenglow.org

08/19/2026

The 47th Annual Golden Glow Convention: The Wonder Through The Window!

Next July, the 47th Annual Golden Glow Convention will commence at The Westin Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Our hosts welcome you to the Queen City to Wonder Through The Window, a dedication to the famous Shillito’s Elves, a Christmas tradition in Cincinnati since its inception at the John Shillito & Co. department store in the 1950’s. Mark your calendars now, July 14th-17th, 2027. Enjoy this feature presentation from our hosts!

Look out for updates on our website in the coming months at goldenglow.org

08/10/2026

We hope you’ve been enjoying your summer as we patiently wait for the Christmas season to approach! In the interim, check out our website for more information on how to purchase a yearly membership to the Golden Glow of Christmas Past. Find out more at goldenglow.org/join. Surf in’ Santa approves!

08/02/2026

It’s been a week since the sun has set on another Golden Glow Convention. Our hosts in Norfolk have outdone themselves, and now it’s time to continue on with our summer until the Christmas season comes once again. We’ll see you all in Cincinnati next year, and every day on our website and socials. Make sure to mark your calendars for next year’s convention at The Westin Cincinnati, July 14th-17th, 2027.

Find out more about us and how to Join The Glow at goldenglow.org

07/24/2026

Some scenes from our Museum Room this week in Norfolk! Members are having a blast, friendships are being made, room hopping is in full swing, and the Atomic Age is prevalent all throughout the hotel. We’re so happy to have you all here, and the week has been flying by!

Find out more about us and our conventions on our website at goldenglow.org

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Lombard, IL
60148

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https://goldenglow.org/

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