Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1999 Dancing around the Christmas tree

Dancing around the Christmas tree captures one of the most beloved moments in Danish Christmas tradition. On Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plate from 1999, the children are seen gathered hand in hand around the decorated tree, while the gifts lie ready below, and the fireplace in the background spreads warmth and homely calm. The motif exudes Christmas Eve, togetherness, and the special anticipation that exists only just before the presents are opened and the songs ring through the living room.

Jørgen Nielsen has created an atmospheric edition, where the soft blue shades highlight both the movement around the tree and the intimate atmosphere in the room. The star at the top, the living light in the fireplace, and the small packages under the branches support the story of a tradition that brings generations together. At the bottom of the plate stands the text JULE AFTEN 1999, which anchors the motif directly in the holiday it celebrates.

This Christmas plate 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 edition constitutes its own completed release. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so that the edition in question could not later be put into production again. This is an important part of the explanation for the series' enduring collector interest.

At the same time, a Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate from 1999 is more than a collector's item. With its size, it is also well suited as a smaller plate, for example for cake or dessert, and at Christmas time it adds extra charm to the table. The rest of the year it can be hung up as a decorative reminder of the Christmases of childhood, Danish traditions, and fine craftsmanship in porcelain.

Choosing an older Christmas plate is also a beautiful way to give classic design new life. It adds history, personality, and a timeless Christmas atmosphere to the home, which still speaks to both collectors and those who simply appreciate Danish porcelain with a story.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jørgen Nielsen
Series: Christmas plates
Edition: 1999
Motif/title: Dancing around the Christmas tree
Visible text on the front: JULE AFTEN 1999
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging