Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1998 Christmas Stories

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1998 with the title Christmas Stories captures one of Christmas' warmest and most recognizable moments: the moment when the children gather close around the Christmas tree and listen with wide eyes. The motif is told with the classic blue-and-white Bing & Grøndahl atmosphere, where light, shadow, and fine details create a calm and enchanting Christmas night on porcelain.

On this edition, created by Jørgen Nielsen, Santa Claus is seen sitting with an open book, while the children crowd around him. The lit Christmas tree stands in the background with lights and a star at the top, and under the tree the gifts can be glimpsed, emphasizing the special magic of anticipation. A stuffed animal and toys on the floor bring the motif to life and make Christmas Stories a tale of childish joy, presence, and the eager waiting that belongs to Christmas.

That is precisely why this Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate from 1998 is more than a traditional Christmas plate. It conveys an atmosphere of togetherness and love of storytelling, where generations meet around the stories of Christmas. This is also part of the charm of the series, which began as early as 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.

The Christmas plate from 1998 is therefore both an atmospheric collector's item and a piece of Danish Christmas tradition that still fits beautifully into the home. It can be hung up as part of a collection or used year-round as a smaller plate, for example for cake at Christmas time or for cozy servings during the rest of the year. For many, it is precisely the combination of function, history, and nostalgic motif that makes these older plates so beloved. Choosing vintage porcelain with history is at the same time a beautiful way to carry quality and tradition forward into new homes.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jørgen Nielsen
Series: Christmas Plates
Title: Christmas Stories
Edition: 1998
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging