Christmas Cake Collection

My, the glowing red one! (colour litho)
CHT202141 My, the glowing red one! (colour litho) by Andersen, Hans Christian (1805-75) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Danish, out of copyright

Children looking at Christmas Food, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731420 Children looking at Christmas Food, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children looking at Christmas Food)

Victorian greeting card of a clown holding a Christmas pudding, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3604025 Victorian greeting card of a clown holding a Christmas pudding, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Lady and children admiring Christmas Cake, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731220 Lady and children admiring Christmas Cake, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady and children admiring Christmas Cake)

Children looking at Christmas Cake, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731318 Children looking at Christmas Cake, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children looking at Christmas Cake)

Handing round the twelfth cake (colour litho)
STC255606 Handing round the twelfth cake (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Springerle for Christmas Cookies, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Springerle for Christmas Cookies, 1935/1942

Springerle Board for Christmas Cakes, c. 1939. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Springerle Board for Christmas Cakes, c. 1939

The birthday girl and poodle dog seen here admiring the birthday cake, around the cake are snowmen, each with a childs name on its middle, 25th December 1955

Third and fourth-year Asian girls, pupils of Broad Heath Secondary Girls School, put the final touches to their first Christmas cakes, which they made in domestic science lessons. 16th December 1964

Twelth Night

Person using palette knife to trim excess sugarpaste from cake on silver cake board, close-up

Fruit cake coated with spiky white icing and decorated with christmas trees, one slice removed

Person using palette knife to trim excess marzipan pastry from base of cake, close-up

Person using basting brush to moisten cake topped with marzipan with brandy, close-up

Person using rolling pin to drape marzipan on top of cake, close-up

Person using palette knife to spread marzipan on cake, close-up

Three decorated Christmas cakes, Dragee Cake, Glace Fruit Cake, and Holly Berry Cake, view from above

Selection of baking ingredients, including dried fruit, fresh apples and lemon, brown sugar and honey

Person using palette knife to trim excess sugarpaste from base of cake

Person holding sugarpaste on rolling pin, close-up

Raw Christmas cake mix in a tin

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"Indulging in the Festive Delight: The Glowing Red Christmas Cake. " Step into a world of enchantment as children gaze at the mesmerizing sight of Christmas food. With vibrant colors and intricate details, this color litho captures the essence of joy and anticipation during the holiday season. Transporting us back to Victorian times, a charming clown holds a delectable Christmas pudding on a chromolitho greeting card from 1880. This delightful image reminds us of the timeless traditions that bring families together year after year. In another captivating scene depicted on a chromolitho Christmas card, a lady and her children marvel at an exquisite Christmas cake. Its ornate decorations and mouth-watering allure make it impossible to resist. As we delve deeper into festive celebrations, we witness more children captivated by yet another tantalizing Christmas cake featured on another chromolitho card. Their eyes sparkle with excitement as they imagine sinking their teeth into its scrumptious layers. The tradition continues with images showcasing the twelfth cake being passed around, evoking memories of merriment shared among loved ones during Twelfth Night festivities. The vibrant colors in this lithograph add an extra touch of magic to this cherished custom. Moving forward in time, we encounter Springerle cookies for Christmas - delicate treats created by Fritz Boehmer in 1935/1942. These intricately designed delights are sure to impress both young and old alike during this special season. Not forgetting about cakes specifically made for Christmastime, Fritz Boehmer's Springerle board takes center stage as it showcases beautifully embossed designs fit for any festive celebration dating back to 1939. Christmas is not complete without birthday celebrations. A heartwarming moment unfolds as we witness a birthday girl accompanied by her loyal poodle admiring her splendidly decorated birthday cake. It serves as a reminder that even amidst all the holiday cheer; there are still individual moments worth celebrating.