“If you’re a man between the ages of 18 and 80, Playboy is meant for you. If you like your entertainment served up with humor, sophistication and spice, Playboy will become a very special favorite.” Hugh Hefner could not have been more correct. Fifty-seven years ago this month in a kitchen in Chicago, Hefner and Eldon Sellers launched Playboy Magazine and forever changed the way the world looks at women. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have compiled every December Playboy Cover printed since it’s conception in 1953.

“If you’re a man between the ages of 18 and 80, Playboy is meant for you. If you like your entertainment served up with humor, sophistication and spice, Playboy will become a very special favorite.” Hugh Hefner could not have been more correct. Fifty-six years ago this month in a kitchen in Chicago, Hefner and Eldon Sellers launched Playboy Magazine and forever changed…

Playboy Magazine December 1990
Cover Girl: Sherilyn Fenn
Playmate of the Month: Morgan Fox

Playboy Magazine December 1991

Cover Girl: Dian Parkinson
Playmate of the Month: Wendy Hamilton

Playboy Magazine December 1992
Cover Model: Sharon Stone
Playmate of the Month: Barbara Moore

Playboy Magazine December 1993
Cover Model: Erika Eleniak
Playmate of t… Click to read more

Playboy Magazine December 1970
Cover Girl: Shay Knuth
Playmate: Carol Imhof

Playboy Magazine December 1971
Cover Girl: Tiffany Case (Inside Cover)
Playmate of the Month: Karen Christy

Playboy Magazine December 1972

Cover Girl: Vargas Girl
Playmate of the Month: Mercy Rooney

Playboy Magazine December 1973

Cover Girl: Bonita Lou Rossi
Playmate of the Mo… Click to read more