When Griswold's elaborate light display won't illuminate, he becomes frustrated and punts a blow mold Santa and reindeer set from his front yard. One asking price for a similar vintage set on eBay ...

if that doesn't assure animal lovers that the reindeer are safe, folks should know Santa keeps a close eye on what's happening there. More: Vintage Christmas decorations are hot again this year ...

Rudolph takes over television Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with Santa Claus and Rudolph shown ... Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Ron Grossman and Marianne Mather ...