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Photo Gallery: Vintage Christmas Decor at Collecto-Rama

From hand painted Christmas ornaments to antique stockings that are more than 100 years old, the 2012 Christmas Collecto-Rama featured something for everyone.

The ”Christmas Collecto-Rama…A Santa-Comes-to-the-South Holiday Antique Show” lured collectors and enthusiasts from Tampa Bay to Gulfport on Saturday. The indoor vintage holiday ornament and Christmas memorabilia show had a line out the door before they opened at 10 a.m. Check out photos from the event! 

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Weekend Events: Holiday Hoopla, Collecto-Rama, Boat Parade

We have a busy Saturday ahead of us including the annual Holiday Hoopla, Christmas Collecto-Rama and Boca Ciega Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade. Here's what you need to know about all three family friendly events.

Saturday Dec. 8 will be packed full of holiday goodness for the entire family. Holiday Hoopla Support small business by shopping local! The Gulfport Merchants association presents the annual Holiday Hoopla! A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Santa and Gulfport families in need. Come out and find unique gifts from local shops, vendors and artists. The event will also feature holiday characters, live music, glass blowing, children's games and a visit from the big man himself - Santa! Learn more about the all day event in our post, "Holiday Hoopla Coming Soon." Christmas Collecto-Rama The "Christmas Collecto-Rama...A Santa-Comes-to-the-South Holiday Antique Show" is the Sunshine State's only show of exclusively …

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Photo Gallery: A Very Vintage Christmas

Check out these photos of vintage Christmas decor and antiques! They'll get you in the mood to decorate.

Special thanks to Hula Hula Productions for sharing several fun photos of vintage holiday decorations and antiques. Come out and see some of these items in person at the "Christmas Collecto-Rama" in Gulfport on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Catherine Hickman Theater. Learn all about the event in the announcement, "Vintage Holiday Memorabilia & Decor Sale at the 2012 Christmas Collecto-Rama in Gulfport." Thanks Hula Hula Productions for uploading these photos in our "Gulfport Pics & Clips" gallery on Gulfport Patch!

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