1969 - The Twelve Days of Christmas Tree

Featuring a Hispanic appearance and bold accent colors, the 1969 tree is made of water-extended polyester to give it a hand-carved look. Shadow boxes are filled with handmade gifts "my true love gave to me."

1970 - Stained Glass Tree

This mod-looking gift was created with Plexiglas, a material used in many Hallmark products in 1970. The tree contains 212 circular cutouts made from liquid steel to create the stained-glass effect.

1971 - Tree of Wreaths

"Christmas is as timeless as the holiday tree, as forever as candleglow, as always as love." The sentiment on the cards accompanying this tree explains the tree's design and reflects the "country" feel that emerged in the 1970s.

1972 - Shadow Box Carousel Tree

Inspired by artists' trips to Mexico, this intricate tree features more than 300 ceramic figures and decoration. Ceramic figures were later introduced into the product line.

1973 - Greeting Card Tree

Topped with a card depicing J.C. Hall as Santa, this tree consists of 88 handmade cards, many of which were printed later as Christmas cards.

1974 - Bread Dough Ornament Tree

Ornaments made out of bread dough, an ancient craft popular with Hallmark artists in the early 1970s, were used to give a "country" look to this tree.

1975 - Shadow Box Tree

The tradition of caring and giving continues with the 1975 tree. Shadow boxes filled with cheerful holiday scenes are surrounded by traditional symbols of Christmas - greenery and holly berries.

1976 - Bicentennial Tree

Reflecting the spirit and celebration of America's 200th birthday, this gift was decorated with 60 hand-painted wooden ornaments carved by Hallmark artists.

1977 - Santa Claus Tree

the many faces of Santa can be found on this tree, from traditional to contemporary. J.C. Hall was so fond of this tree that several of the Santas were adapted for Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.

1978 - Wooden Tree of Love

The warmth and respect felt by Hallmark employees for J.C. Hall is reflected in this teakwood tree known as the "Tree of Love."

1979 - Bob Schneeberg Tree

A longtime Hallmark artist whose distinctive collages were used in greeting card and puzzle designs had the honor of personally creating this gift.

1980 - Nostalgia Tree

The ornaments on this tree represent Mr. Hall's life and the early history of Hallmark. The bas of the tree shows a train traveling along J.C. Hall's journey from David City to Norfolk, Nebraska; then on to Kansas City, where he founded Hallmark.

1981 - Natural Basket Tree

The natural look so popular in the 1980s influenced this tree. A female dachshund, representing J.C. Hall's loyal companion Oscar, rests under the tree.

1982 - Crazy Quilt Tree

Mr J.C. Hall died in Octover at the age of 91 while this tree was being created. Employees decided to complete their effort and presented it to the family as a permanent memory to "Mr. J.C."