Christmas Eve Collection (#6)

Sparrows on a Snowy Berry Bush, by Japanese artist Ohara Koson
7261206 Sparrows on a Snowy Berry Bush, by Japanese artist Ohara Koson by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sparrows on a Snowy Berry Bush, by Japanese artist Ohara Koson)

Christmas Rose and Berries (chromolitho)
7164756 Christmas Rose and Berries (chromolitho) by Nisbet, Ethel C. (active 1882-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Rose and Berries)

Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho)
7149432 Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho) by Jacobs, Louise Rice (1886-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tudor Christmas scene)

The Christmas for big kids - French President Emile Loubet dressed as Santa Claus with a wheelbarrow of gifts for
3666847 The Christmas for big kids - French President Emile Loubet dressed as Santa Claus with a wheelbarrow of gifts for the adults. 1905

The Christmas Dance, Bleak House (litho)
7186880 The Christmas Dance, Bleak House (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Dance, Bleak House)

Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho)
7148268 Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho) by May, Charles F (b. c. 1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas on a bicycle)

A Carol for Christmas Eve. Unknown (colour litho)
6026454 A Carol for Christmas Eve. Unknown (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Carol for Christmas Eve. Unknown)

The Choir (oil on canvas)
6201887 The Choir (oil on canvas) by Barthel, Paul (1862-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barthel, Paul (1862-1933))

Christian holidays in stories, c. 1900 (illustration)
7223629 Christian holidays in stories, c. 1900 (illustration) by Jouvenot, Charles (1861-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of the book " Christian festivals in stories" (c)

The Christmas dinner, Martin Chuzzlewit (litho)
7186882 The Christmas dinner, Martin Chuzzlewit (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas dinner, Martin Chuzzlewit)

Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho)
7186881 Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pickwick welcomes the Christmas guests)

The dolls Christmas party (colour litho)
7185224 The dolls Christmas party (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dolls Christmas party)

Christmas ball at the Hyde Park Hotel, London (litho)
7185903 Christmas ball at the Hyde Park Hotel, London (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas ball at the Hyde Park Hotel, London)

Handselling the Orchard, an Old Devonshire Christmas Custom (litho)
1628794 Handselling the Orchard, an Old Devonshire Christmas Custom (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handselling the Orchard)

Abigail Offers Gifts to David and His Army (oil on canvas)
LRI5636227 Abigail Offers Gifts to David and His Army (oil on canvas) by Piola, Domenica (1627-1703) & Camogli detto il Camoglino, Stefano (1610-1690/1709); 184x242 cm; Private Collection

German Christmas market (colour litho)
7201394 German Christmas market (colour litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Christmas market)

Preparatifs de la Christmas, a Londres (engraving)
7194571 Preparatifs de la Christmas, a Londres (engraving) by Osborne, Emily Mary (1828-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatifs de la Christmas, a Londres)

Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)
7186884 Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son)

The Madonna with sleeping Child, c. 1618-69 (oil on canvas)
7240869 The Madonna with sleeping Child, c.1618-69 (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Giovanni Andrea di (1598-1669) (attr. to); 92x72.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Christmas Hunt Ball (colour litho)
7201957 Christmas Hunt Ball (colour litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Hunt Ball. Illustration from The Sphere, 30 November 1901.); © Look and Learn

The Madonna and Child, c. 1509-34 (oil on canvas)
7240903 The Madonna and Child, c.1509-34 (oil on canvas) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489/94-1534) (attr. to); 33.6X26.7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Annunciation of the Shepherds, c. 1530-92 (oil on canvas)
7240766 The Annunciation of the Shepherds, c.1530-92 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (J. da Ponte) (1510-92) (follower); 48.9x90.2 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Nativity, c. 1601-99 (oil on canvas)
7240860 The Nativity, c.1601-99 (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (17th century); 28.5x21.6 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The Nativity)

On the first day of Christmas, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231119 On the first day of Christmas, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

I saw three sailing ships, c. 1930 (gouache on paper)
7231116 I saw three sailing ships, c.1930 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

On the first day of Christmas, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231120 On the first day of Christmas, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Christmas greeting "Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper)
7231118 Christmas greeting " Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Christmas greeting "Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper)
7231117 Christmas greeting " Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Birth of Jesus Christ (engraving)
7150824 Birth of Jesus Christ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of Jesus Christ)

Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking (chromolitho)
7157126 Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking)

Poor homeless boy at a Christmas feast in the East End of London (chromolitho)
7157112 Poor homeless boy at a Christmas feast in the East End of London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Santa and a cherub drinking Champagne and smoking a cigar, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154071 Santa and a cherub drinking Champagne and smoking a cigar, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father Christmas (colour litho)
7153990 Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas)

Father Christmas on the prowl (colour litho)
7157456 Father Christmas on the prowl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas on the prowl)

Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card (chromolitho)
7153528 Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card)

Too Old for a Stocking (colour litho)
7168971 Too Old for a Stocking (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Old for a Stocking. Illustration for Chatterbox (1916).); © Look and Learn

Christmas Day, 1857 (oil on canvas)
6041625 Christmas Day, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Ritchie, John (fl.1858-75); 105.4x182.9 cm; Private Collection

A Christmas Ceremony in Brazil (engraving)
7181284 A Christmas Ceremony in Brazil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Ceremony in Brazil)

The Nativity of Christ (colour litho)
7172945 The Nativity of Christ (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity of Christ (Luke 2:7)

Adoration of the Magi (engraving)
7172435 Adoration of the Magi (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2)

Advertisement for Birds custard (colour litho)
7184968 Advertisement for Birds custard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Birds custard)

Bringing in the Boars Head at Christmas (engraving)
7188896 Bringing in the Boars Head at Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in the Boars Head at Christmas)

Woman decorating a Christmas tree (engraving)
7201252 Woman decorating a Christmas tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman decorating a Christmas tree)

Proclaiming the non-observance of Christmas (engraving)
7200149 Proclaiming the non-observance of Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclaiming the non-observance of Christmas)

Adoration of the shepherds (engraving)
7172433 Adoration of the shepherds (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the shepherds (Luke 2)

St Nicholas, Christmas card (colour litho)
7153698 St Nicholas, Christmas card (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas, Christmas card)

Festive leaf arrangement, Christmas card (chromolitho)
7153601 Festive leaf arrangement, Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festive leaf arrangement)

Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
7153482 Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler)

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"Capturing the Magic of Christmas Eve: From Earthrise to Artwork" As we gaze at the iconic Earthrise photograph, our hearts fill with wonder and awe. The beauty of our planet illuminated under the night sky reminds us of the enchantment that awaits on Christmas Eve. Transporting ourselves back in time, we find solace in c1915 artwork by Stanhope A Forbes. His depiction of a serene Christmas Eve scene takes us to a simpler era, where joy and love were cherished above all else. In Charles Dickens' timeless tale, "A Christmas Carol, " artist John Leech captures Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a cold-hearted miser to a compassionate soul. This powerful image serves as a reminder that redemption and second chances are possible even on this magical night. Surfing Santas riding waves on their surfboards off Cocoa Beach, Florida bring an unexpected twist to traditional festivities. Amidst palm trees and sandy shores, they infuse laughter and warmth into this special occasion – proving that Santa can spread cheer wherever he goes. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's artistic interpretation of "A Christmas Carol" adds depth and emotion to the classic story. Through his brushstrokes, we witness characters come alive with vivid expressions, reminding us of the power behind Dickens' words. Thomas Nast's engravings take us through various facets of Christmases past. From Santa Claus coming down chimneys to bell-ringing celebrations echoing through English streets – these illustrations evoke nostalgia for traditions that have stood the test of time. Traveling further back in history, we glimpse Martin Luther celebrating with his wife Katharina von Bora and children on Christmas Eve in 1536. This German engraving from the 19th century reminds us that family bonds grow stronger during this season as loved ones gather together around flickering candlelight. Even cats join in on the merriment.