Merrie Christmas Collection

The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper)
CH136642 The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); 41.8x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; © Estate of Paul Hey. All rights reserved 2022

Cats dancing (litho)
7201117 Cats dancing (litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Revellers, cats dancing)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293252 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Nicholas rewards the good children)

As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing
FGL5484421 As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing; Fototeca Gilardi.

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785
7142047 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785.; Brakel, East Flanders, Belgium; (add.info.: Elst, parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia, Brakel)

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century
7142229 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga, Veurne, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard
BAL12951 Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard; Private Collection.

A pre-Christmas display (b/w photo)
8647510 A pre-Christmas display (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pre-Christmas display)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643610 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643390 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving)
8676670 Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reproduction of the first 1843 Christmas greetings card (colour litho)
8677700 Reproduction of the first 1843 Christmas greetings card (colour litho) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho)
8677493 Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilization advances by leaps and bounds)

Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho)
8677473 Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

November and December (chromolitho)
8677388 November and December (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: November and December, All Saints' Day and Christmas)

Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving)
3478780 Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Christmas cards, English, 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892
3478771 Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892; (add.info.: Family tensions at the Christmas table, England, 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, 1881
3478766 Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, 1881; (add.info.: Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, English, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow, 1888 (engraving)
3478765 Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow, 1888 (engraving); (add.info.: Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow. German Illustration 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Angelic child, figure carrying a decorated Christmas tree through a forest, 1891
3478763 Angelic child, figure carrying a decorated Christmas tree through a forest, 1891; (add.info.: Illustration in an English publication depicting an angelic child)

Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869
3478759 Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869; (add.info.: Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present)

Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885
3478756 Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885; (add.info.: Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family. Paris, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Antoon Van Dijck. 1631
7142067 Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Antoon Van Dijck. 1631.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw, Dendermonde)

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602
7142247 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga, Veurne, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. "Adoration of the Magi". Ambrosoius Francken I. Ca 1600
7142221 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. "Adoration of the Magi". Ambrosoius Francken I. Ca 1600.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus, Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter
7279083 Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter)

A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850
3330701 A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas)

Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)
UTD4915952 Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving); (add.info.: Luthers pleasure of winter time (original text)

Christmas shopping in the German Bazaar, London 1869 (engraving)
3478781 Christmas shopping in the German Bazaar, London 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Birth of Christ, 1868
3478778 Birth of Christ, 1868; (add.info.: Birth of Christ. Headpiece by John Leighton (1822-1912) from Good Words, London, 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)
3478768 Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving); (add.info.: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree)

Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883
3478440 Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, standing outside in the snow)

Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving)
5310014 Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log)

A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph)
1126043 A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A Bright and Happy Christmas", Victorian Christmas and New Year card
BAL10968 "A Bright and Happy Christmas", Victorian Christmas and New Year card; Private Collection; (add.info.: A little girl feeding a Pug).

In the Snow, Victorian card
BAL10168 In the Snow, Victorian card; Private Collection.

Boy with a Hoop, Victorian card
BAL9769 Boy with a Hoop, Victorian card; Private Collection.

A merry Christmas (colour litho)
8635591 A merry Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A merry Christmas. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving)
8632079 Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas)

Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving)
8649580 Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home for the holidays at Christmas)

I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho)
8656567 I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "With every good wish for the festive season)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646646 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho)
8677518 Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Singing around Christmas tree (engraving)
8667219 Singing around Christmas tree (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singing around Christmas tree)

Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho)
8666322 Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weihnachtsbescherung)

Hoping you'll move in good circles this Xmas (colour litho)
8656812 Hoping you'll move in good circles this Xmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Best wishes)

An unpopular idol! (litho)
8662998 An unpopular idol! (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unpopular idol! Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

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"Merrie Christmas: A Celebration of Joy, Tradition, and Togetherness" As the festive season approaches, cats prance and twirl in a lithograph dance, their playful spirits embodying the joyous essence of Christmas. In a Polyptych of Conversano from 1475, we glimpse a detail of the Nativity scene painted with delicate tempera on panel—a timeless reminder of the humble beginnings that birthed this cherished holiday. A German Christmas card bursts forth with color in a vibrant lithograph—its cheerful design capturing the merriment that fills hearts during this special time. Meanwhile, Ignorance and Want are confronted by Scrooge's ghostly visitor—an evocative image reminding us to embrace compassion and generosity as integral parts of our celebrations. Victorian cards adorned with chromolitho prints send heartfelt wishes across time. "To Wish you a Happy Christmas, " they proclaim while another exclaims "Here's Christmas. " Each card carries sentiments like "A Happy Christmas" or "May Christmas be Happy and Bright, " spreading warmth and cheer to loved ones near and far. Intricate designs depict scenes filled with laughter, love, and tradition—a Victorian New Year card extending well-wishes for both holidays. And amidst it all is an enchanting chromolitho print titled "Wishing you a Jolly Christmas, " harkening back to simpler times when joy was found in simple pleasures shared among family and friends. Finally, we encounter yet another Victorian gem—a charming card declaring "A Merry Christmas. " Its vivid colors evoke memories of crackling firesides, joyful carols sung together under twinkling lights, and moments spent creating lasting memories. So as we gather around decorated trees adorned with baubles reflecting flickering candlelight or sparkling fairy lights overhead let us remember these timeless images that capture the true spirit of this magical season—wherever we may find ourselves.