Step back in time with these vintage photos and get a glimpse of Christmastime in Budapest in the second half of the 1900s. Explore a selection of charming old window displays, nostalgic scenes of children pining for or joyfully receiving presents, and heartwarming family gatherings.

Of course, city dwellers had a myriad of other shops to roam, including the hobby store of Anker köz, offering creative gifts even for grown-ups.

The renowned socialist franchise, Mézes Mackó (Honey Bear), stole the spotlight with its exceptional window display, adding a touch of sparkle and a Western flair.

Later, the shopping street Váci utca, the downtown area, and then the large department stores, Corvin and Skála, could not be left out of the preparations for Christmas. Every year, they greeted the holidays with beautifully decorated shop windows.

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