This sample page uses the background-attachment property to fix a background image with background-repeat: repeat-y.
I faded the background image for this page so the text shows clearly on top the image. It would probably be a good idea to use this faded image for my other demo pages as well.
A Screenshot and stylesheet are at the bottom of the page.
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body {
background-image:
url(../images/mallrat_bg.gif);
background-repeat: repeat-y;
background-position: top left;
background-attachment: fixed;
}