Yule Collection

Christmas scene with Santa Claus and yule log. There are rabbit musicians, geese pulling the log, a pudding, a boars head, and people carrying flaming torches. 19th century

Christmas Eve - about 1460 by Pauline Baynes
Christmas Eve, as celebrated in 1460 with children bringing in holly and the Yule Log to be lit on Christmas Day, and other joining in a last minute carol practice

Archangel Gabriel

Christmas card in the shape of a yule log with mistletoe. Date: circa 1890s

Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 cover
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, December 1951 featuring an illustration by Pauline Baynes of a festive medieval scene with numerous children trudging through the snow having collected

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

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)

Father Christmas carrying a Yule log, 1848
3478772 Father Christmas carrying a Yule log, 1848; (add.info.: Father Christmas carrying a Yule log, 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christmas tree decorated with angels Decorate Christmas tree angels, Christmas, angels, candles, fir, Merry Christmas

Nativity Scene

Santa Claus, Christmas decoration, Finland

Yacht Race
The Oxford University Yacht Club competing with the Cambridge University Cruising Club at Ryde. They were competing for the H. Yule Oldham Cup, and Cambridge were victorious. Date: 1931

Winter scene - Pulling Yule Log by Maurice Wheatcroft

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 Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho)
3666837 The Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Loubet leads a Camel being ridden by Georges Clemenceau)

The Misunderstood - Jesus Christ and Marianne are left out in the cold night, 1905. (litho)
3666840 The Misunderstood - Jesus Christ and Marianne are left out in the cold night, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Incompris - Le Christ)

Russian Czar Nicholas II being given the choice between war and Liberty, 1905. (litho)
3666838 Russian Czar Nicholas II being given the choice between war and Liberty, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georges Clemenceau, Armand Fallieres and Emile Combes wait by the fireplace to surprise Santa. 1905. (litho)
3666836 Georges Clemenceau, Armand Fallieres and Emile Combes wait by the fireplace to surprise Santa. 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: In France)

L Assiette de Noel - Marianne serves Christmas Dinner, 1905. (litho)
3666842 L Assiette de Noel - Marianne serves Christmas Dinner, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in L Assiette au Beurre - No)

Emile Loubet and Marianne welcome the wise men into the Manger, 1905. (litho)
3666839 Emile Loubet and Marianne welcome the wise men into the Manger, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in L Assiette au Beurre - No)

Derouledes Christmas - Paul Deroulede beating his drum to exhort France to take revenge on Germany, 1905. (litho)
3666844 Derouledes Christmas - Paul Deroulede beating his drum to exhort France to take revenge on Germany, 1905. (litho) by Camara

She and he, the last bomb - Emile Loubet and Marianne fall asleep at the Xmas table, 1905. (litho)
3666845 She and he, the last bomb - Emile Loubet and Marianne fall asleep at the Xmas table, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phillipe VIII, Pretender to the throne of France, hoping for the throne for Christmas 1905. (litho)
3666841 Phillipe VIII, Pretender to the throne of France, hoping for the throne for Christmas 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Europes little Christmas - The Prussian Empire embraces Turkey and the Ottoman Empire in his arms, 1905. (litho)
3666843 Europes little Christmas - The Prussian Empire embraces Turkey and the Ottoman Empire in his arms, 1905. (litho) by Camara

DEER (XXXL)
Christmas Deer in the forest, paws in the water of the river

Festival of Yule - New Years Day in Scandinavia (chromolitho)
972247 Festival of Yule - New Years Day in Scandinavia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Yule - New Years Day in Scandinavia)

Original Artwork - Christmas card design - Food from kitchen
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas Greetings card - silhouette in black and red of Santa leading the march from the kitchen carrying the Turkey

Henry VIII, Yule Log, Christmas at Hampton Court. 16th century

Calebrating Yule-tide (engraving)
6025260 Calebrating Yule-tide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calebrating Yule-tide)

Christmas yule log
Four young children pulling the Yule log home through the snow. Date: circa 1890

Yule Tide in Canada. 1879

Christmas frieze, Yule Log and Town Crier in Snow

Christmas frieze, Children playing on Yule Log in Snow

Christmas card, Carrying home the yule log. late 19th century

Christmas - A Yule Tide Carol. 19th century

Money box and coins on a Christmas card -- May Fortune fill your Money box this Yuletide. Date: circa 1900s

Christmas card, Robin Hood and Friar Tuck
Christmas card by Robert Dudley, A Blazing Yule for Robin Hood and Friar Tuck (a robin and Father Christmas with a turkey). (4 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card, Old King Cole
Christmas card by Robert Dudley, Old King Cole (with two geese and a turkey as his musicians). (3 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Holly and log on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Old Father Christmas with the Yule Log
Christmas with the Yule Log. " What, Father Christmas! Here again? With yule log on your back, and mighty store of racy things well stuffed within your pack

Yule, violet flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731116 Yule, violet flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yule, violet flowers)

A Christmas Medley (engraving)
1589083 A Christmas Medley (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Medley)

The Yule Log in India —Bringing in the Ice, from "The Graphic"
The Yule Log in India -- Bringing in the Ice, from " The Graphic" Christmas Number, December 2, 1889

Santa over Town Date: 1950

Christmas Cheer Date: 1940

Guests Bearing Gifts Date: 1940

Coach in Winter Date: 1940

Going to Party Date: 1940

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"Yule: A Timeless Celebration of Christmas Magic and Traditions" Step into a heartwarming Christmas scene, where Santa Claus cheerfully distributes gifts under the twinkling lights of a beautifully decorated tree. The crackling yule log casts a warm glow, filling the room with its cozy ambiance. Amidst this festive atmosphere, Archangel Gabriel watches over the joyful gathering, his presence adding an ethereal touch to the magical occasion. Outside, anchored in all its grandeur is the luxury steam yacht Nahlin by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, symbolizing opulence and elegance during this special time. Delightful surprises await as you open a charming Christmas card shaped like a yule log. Transporting us back to 1460, Pauline Baynes' enchanting artwork captures the essence of Christmas Eve with timeless grace. In another corner of our imagination lies an exhilarating yacht race on glistening waters - an exciting spectacle that adds thrill to this season's festivities. Meanwhile, tradition takes center stage as families gather around the hearth to light their very own yule logs; ancient customs intertwining with modern celebrations. Venturing further north brings us to Finland's wintry landscapes adorned with Santa Claus decorations - a testament to how deeply ingrained Yuletide traditions are across cultures. Witnessing locals joyously pulling their cherished yule logs through snow-covered paths evokes feelings of unity and shared holiday spirit. Traveling back in time to 1905 France reveals French President Emile Loubet dressed as Santa Claus himself. With a wheelbarrow full of gifts for adults, he reminds us that Christmas is not only for children but also offers moments of childlike wonderment for grown-ups too. As we journey through history depicted in lithographs from 1905, we encounter "The Walk to the Star, " portraying people following their guiding star towards hope and renewal during Christmastime.