News 12 Then: The Holiday season of 1988

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We’ve got a Christmas present for you from 30 years ago.

We have combed the News 12 Archives to see how your parents and grandparents celebrated the holidays in 1988.

You will see…

— buying Christmas trees in Hixson

— trooper crackdowns drunken holiday parties

— A VFW post 1289 Christmas party for the kids

— WGOW Christmas cards for the hostages in Iran

— Chickamauga Elementary Christmas performance dedication to the hostages

— Kids caroling in downtown Chattanooga

— Hot toys this year at A&M Toys in Highland Plaza

— The annual 365 Club Christmas Show

— Plus a trip to the National Weather Service to find out our chances for a White Christmas.