Summary
The Holiday season is in full swing, and one gamer is getting into the spirit by showing off a collection ofPokemonChristmas tree ornaments they have been using since 1999. The United States was first introduced to the world ofPokemonwith the release ofPokemon Red and Blueback in 1998, sparking a national craze that encompassed everything from toys to trading cards to a popular animated series that continues to this very day.
There has also been plenty of holiday-themedPokemonmerchandise to go around over the years, from wrapping paper and sweaters to at least one YuletidePokemonmusic album featuring Ash and his friends from theanime series. Speaking of the show, there were afewPokemonChristmas episodes, including one where Ash and the gang save Santa Claus from Team Rocket. This episode remains banned in the US due to it involving the controversial Gen 1 Pokemon Jynx, but there was still plenty of holiday cheer to be had during the franchise’s “Pokemania” heyday.
Reddit user Driz51 recently shared some of that cheer with r/pokemon by sharing photos of a collection ofPokemonChristmas tree decorations their mother gave to them in 1999. 25 years later, they still put these ornaments on their tree, with Pikachu, Charizard, and Squirtle hanging amid the colorful lights, glittery snowmen, and evena similarSonic the Hedgehogdecoration. Some of the other Reddit users have recalled how they also have this ornament set, while others note how chubby Pikachu’s decoration seems to be in keeping with his classic design from the early games.
Pokemon Fan Hangs Classic Ornaments 25 Years Later
OtherPokemonfans have shared their own themed Christmas trees, decorated either with plush toys or official ornaments similar to the classic ones that Driz51 continues to use. Players also collect “ugly"Pokemon-themed Christmas sweaters,redesign popular Pokemon like Bulbasaurfor the holidays, and even sort out which creatures best fit the Yuletide season in terms of design and elemental abilities.
BothPokemonand the holiday season can invoke nostalgic feelings among gamers who grew up during the former’s golden era, whether it’s by recalling a favoritePokemongame or trading card setwaiting under the Christmas tree, watching a Yuletide-themed episode of the anime or putting up an ornament of Pikachu, Charizard, or another member of Gen 1’s iconic lineup. These things can even become holiday traditions of their own thatPokemonfans can share with their own children, thanks to the generational staying power of Nintendo’s beloved monster-collecting series.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
