The Christmas Colours of Chalet

Well, the year was 1968 and the top selling toys were “Hot Wheels” and the “Sindy” doll. The top Christmas song on the charts was Bing Crosby’s “Do You Hear What I Hear.” Aluminum Christmas trees were popular but so were live spruce. Draping your tree with a hand made popcorn string garland was a given. In North America, poultry still reigned as the most often served centerpiece of the main course. And the world watched and listened, spellbound and star-struck, as Frank Borman, commander of the Apollo 8 mission to the moon concluded his broadcast with this sentiment, “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you—all of you on the good Earth.”

 What were things like at Chalet Artistic Glass at the same time? In 1968, the company had been operating for 6 years – the half way mark (Sept 1962 to June 1975) in its history. Times were good – the factory was running at full capacity as the glass was in high demand by both consumers and retailers.

 There is no doubt that Chalet glass was under many, many Christmas trees that year.  What was available for gifting?

Eaton’s advertising Chalet. December 14, 1968. From the Calgary Herald. This publication is under the banner of the Postmedia Network

Eaton’s advertising Chalet. December 16, Saskatoon’s Star Phoenix. This newspaper operates under the umbrella of the Postmedia Network. Courtesy of 50 Shades member Gionny Gueli.

Ottawa jeweller J. Emile Lauzon advertising Chalet. December 1968. Ran in the Ottawa Citizen which is a division of .the Postmedia Network.

Ottawa gift store chain Davis Agency advertising Chalet in the December of 1968. Both were featured in the Ottawa Citizen which is owned by the Postmedia Network.

The most popular colours for holiday decor and decorating remained the traditional red, green and gold. So, let’s take a look at some Chalet pieces in these “Christmas” colours.