Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1966 Home for Christmas

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1966 with the motif Home for Christmas depicts a powerful and atmospheric moment from coastal Denmark. Henry Thelander has here captured the small fishing boats on their way toward the harbor in the winter darkness, as they move through the water on course for the warmth and togetherness of Christmas Eve. On the front appears the text JULE-AFTEN 1966, which emphasizes the special holiday and gives the year its very own identity.

The motif is full of life and storytelling. Several boats sail in between the pier and lighthouse, and the tall masts carry small Christmas trees at the top, while a star shines over the scene. The lit lanterns and the busy entry into the harbor give the image a rare blend of workday and holiday, where the seriousness of the sea meets the anticipation of getting home in time. Home for Christmas thus becomes more than a title; it is the whole story of longing, tradition and the joy of gathering.

This year is part of Bing & Grøndahl's famous series, which began in 1895 and thus became the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each year constitutes its own completed edition. Production was limited, and after the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed so that the Christmas plate in question could not later be put into production again. This is an essential part of the explanation for the series' enduring collector interest.

As an older Christmas plate, this edition contains both history, Danish design tradition and the special charm that comes with original quality objects from earlier generations. It adds personality to the home, whether it is hung up as classic Christmas decoration, included in a collection of Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates or used as a smaller plate in the cold months of the year. From 1905 onward, the Christmas plates are suitable for food, so this year can also be used for, for example, cake or dessert, when the Christmas table is to have a touch of blue, Danish Christmas tradition.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Henry Thelander
Series: Christmas plates
Title: Home for Christmas
Year: 1966
Text on the front: JULE-AFTEN 1966
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging