Christmas brings a lavish setting for us today as much as it was for Victorians but there are surprisingly not that many pieces of majolica specifically designed for Christmas use. The most famous to my mind would be the George Jones Punch bowl. With its holly and berries surrounding the bowl, it is held up by the most famous children's puppet of all, Punch!
George Jones majolica Punch bowl
Minton made several chargers for Christmas use festive enough for the most grand Christmas pudding!
Minton majolica Christmas charger
Minton majolica holly and mistletoe charger
Minton majolica holly bread charger
Minton holly and mistletoe tureen underplate
George Jones St. Nicholas pitcher
Minton majolica holly pitcher
Minton majolica holly covered terrine
Minton holly sweetmeat
George Jones majolica holly sweetmeat
George Jones nesting bird charger
George Jones majolica goldfinch jam pot
George Jones majolica Christmas charger
George Jones majolica mistletoe epergne
Of course other potteries made holly decorated items as well.
Rorstrand majolica Christmas charger
From here at Glazed and Confused I wish you all the happiest holiday ever!
Forester holly decorated basket
Sarreguemines majolica plate with holly
Brown, Westhead Moore majolica moon vase
Minton majolica cameo jardiniere
Royal Worcester majolica charger
It's somewhat surprising that one of the most desirable pieces with a Christmas theme was made by an American company, Eureka. Their famous "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" plate is as famous as it is elusive. Heavily reproduced, finding an original to buy is a once or twice in a lifetime opportunity. Maybe you'll find one under your Christmas tree this year!
Eureka holiday tazza 
Eureka holiday plate
From here at Glazed and Confused I wish you all the happiest holiday ever!
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