Christmas Eve Collection

Christmas Eve, c1915. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Christmas Eve, c1915. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Earthrise photograph, artwork
Earthrise photograph. Artwork based on the famous Earthrise photographs taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman and William Anders

UK at night from space
UK at night, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. France is at bottom. Image taken on 24th December 2010

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

Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John Leech
Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner

Surfing Santas, surfboards, Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA

A Christmas Carol. Artist: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882)
A Christmas Carol. Private Collection

HOUS2A-00062
Men bringing the first Christmas tree to the village. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Santa Claus coming down the chimney. Line engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast (1840-1902)

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again. Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

CHRISTMAS: BELL-RINGING. The bow-bell peal on Christmas Eve. Wood engraving, English, 1850

MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546) with his wife, Katharina von Bora, and children in Wittenberg on Christmas Eve, 1536: German engraving, 19th century

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

French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve, 1900
3665642 French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve)

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.

An engraving depicting an editor's office on Christmas Eve swamped by cards from satisfied readers, 19th century
5311036 An engraving depicting an editor's office on Christmas Eve swamped by cards from satisfied readers, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

A midnight mass service at the village church. 1887 (engraving)
5615956 A midnight mass service at the village church. 1887 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

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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.