Christmas Eve Collection (page 15)

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Wood engraving after T.C

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. As I drew in my head and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. Illustration from an 1883 edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came... Illustration from an 1883 edition of Clement
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came.... Illustration from an 1883 edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar-plums danced through their heads

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. The Shrine of St. Nicholas - We are all good children. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 19th century

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. Illustration from an 1883 edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Illustration from an 1883 edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

SANTA CLAUS & SLEIGH. Santa Claus with a sleigh full of children. Wood engraving, American, c1896

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Title page of an 1883 edition of Clement Clarke Moores celebrated poem, The Night Before Christmas

CHRISTMAS IN LONDON, 1845. Newgate Market on Christmas Eve. Wood engraving, English, 1845

CHRISTMAS EVE, c1900. Caught! American drawing by R. J. Shaver, c1900
CHRISTMAS EVE, c1900. Caught! American drawing by R.J. Shaver, c1900

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

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Santa Claus Rebuke. I ll never do it again. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast
THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Santa Claus Rebuke. " I ll never do it again." Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 19th century

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. A Chance to Test Santa Clauss Generosity. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 19th century

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Santa Claus can t say that I ve fortten anything. Wood engraving after Thomas Nast, 19th century

POOR MANs CHRISTMAS, 1855. Wood engraving, American, 1855

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1855. Putting up the holly and mistletoe. Wood engraving, English, 1855, after a drawing by Myles Birket Foster

CHRISTMAS DREAM. Wood engraving after Ludwig Richter, 19th century

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Wood engraving by Frederic B. Schnell from an 1883 edition of Clement C. Moores The Night Before Christmas

NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Christmas Station / Santa Claus Stop Here Please. Engraving by Thomas Nast
NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Christmas Station/Santa Claus Stop Here Please. Engraving by Thomas Nast

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Christmas Eve--Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep. Color engraving by Thomas Nast

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again. Color engraving by Thomas Nast

CHRISTMAS TREE, 1858. English, wood engraving after a drawing by J. A. Pasquier
CHRISTMAS TREE, 1858. English, wood engraving after a drawing by J.A. Pasquier

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1848. Carol singing in the country. Wood engraving, English, 1848

CHRISTMAS: YULE LOG. Bringing home the Yule Log. Wood engraving, English, 1854

AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CARD. 19th century merchant trade card

CHRISTMAS EVE, c1897. A studio photograph of Santa Claus with a sack of toys in a bedroom while a woman is sleeping in bed with a baby in a cradle on Christmas Eve. Stereograph, c1897

CHRISTMAS EVE, c1898. A studio photograph of Santa Claus peeking through a doorway at five children sleeping in a bed on Christmas Eve. Stereograph, c1898

SANTA CLAUS. Lithograph by S. Merinsky, after Henry Brueckner, 1872

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Santa Claus on a rooftop hiding from a boy, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Thomas Nast

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Santa Claus paying a Christmas visit to his young friends in the United States, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Christmas maiden and Hans Trapp visit a family, a Christmas Eve tradition in Alsace. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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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.