The National World War II Museum, New Orleans

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	Left: Candle Clips Substitute for Christmas Lights Since Americans were not able to purchase Christmas tree lights during World War II, many households decorated their Christmas trees with vintage candle clips such as these. A small candle fits into the socket and then it is clipped to the tree branch.

Right: Patriotism Meets Holiday Cheer Uncle Sam and Santa Claus adorn this Christmas ornament box, manufactured during World War II