Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 2023 Christmas in Roskilde

Christmas in Roskilde 2023 captures an atmospheric December evening in one of Denmark's most historic cities. On this year's Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, Roskilde Cathedral stands out clearly with its characteristic spires, while Schmeltz's fountain lies centrally in the foreground and gathers the motif in a calm, wintry urban space. The small glowing star motif above the city and the snow-covered surroundings give the plate that special blend of festivity, history and presence that characterizes the best Christmas plates.

The motif tells about more than just a well-known building. Christmas in Roskilde also shows life around the square, where a lit Christmas tree and small figures in the winter landscape create a human warmth in the midst of the blue winter atmosphere. The contrast between the monumental cathedral and the quieter details in the foreground makes this edition both lively and balanced. It is precisely this story of the city's Christmas life that makes the 2023 plate particularly interesting for both collectors and those who are fond of Danish Christmas tradition.

The Christmas plate is designed by Dag Samsund and continues the long tradition from Bing & Grøndahl, where a new Christmas plate has been released every year since 1895. The series began as the world's first Christmas plate series, and the 2023 edition adds yet another chapter to this iconic line. Each edition was produced in a limited number, and after the year's final firing the mold was destroyed, so that the completed edition could not later be put into production again. This is part of the explanation for why the individual editions have their own identity and collector interest.

This Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 2023 is at the same time more than a collector's item. From 1905 onward, the Christmas plates are suitable for food, and this edition can therefore also be used as a fine dessert plate or for risalamande at Christmas time. The rest of the year it can decorate the wall or stand out as a decorative reminder of Danish design, cultural heritage and the joy of bringing out beautiful traditions again and again.

The classic blue shades make it easy to combine with other white and blue porcelain, and as a gift it is ideal for marking Christmas 2023, a special occasion or as a new edition in an existing collection. It also has two holes on the back for hanging, so it is created for both use and display.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Dag Samsund
Series: Christmas plate
Title: Christmas in Roskilde
Edition: 2023
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging