1974: Twas the Night Before Christmas in Lynbrook, New York

Year1974
Decade1970s
LocationLynbrook, New York, United States
Duration9s
Price$178 USD

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Twas the Night Before Christmas in Lynbrook, New York — Clip Details

A nostalgic 1974 home movie from Lynbrook, New York, capturing the magic of Christmas Eve. A young boy sits excitedly by a glowing fireplace, surrounded by holiday decorations, stockings hung by the chimney, and a beautifully lit Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and a star. The warm glow of lights and the cozy atmosphere evoke classic Americana nostalgia. This vintage 8mm footage offers authentic holiday charm, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about mid-70s American family traditions.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Night
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 9s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67700453

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1389 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: pool party,water skiing,boating
Reel-level year note: 1974
Reel-level location note: boston,new york city
Date: 1974 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Lynbrook, New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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