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"The Joy of Giving

Background imageGifts Collection: Greeting Soviet Tank

Greeting Soviet Tank
Ukrainian farmer greets a Soviet Tank crew with traditional gifts - bread and salt

Background imageGifts Collection: Footballs as gifts for men at the front

Footballs as gifts for men at the front
A boy in a suit admires a tower of uninflated footballs, some with labels attached, destined to be sent as wartime Christmas gifts to soldiers at the front in world war one

Background imageGifts Collection: Traditional Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka, on sale in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Traditional Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka, on sale in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Background imageGifts Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1510-20 (oil on wood)

Adoration of the Magi, 1510-20 (oil on wood)
8620043 Adoration of the Magi, 1510-20 (oil on wood) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageGifts Collection: Man on a camel bringing gifts to children at Christmas. (colour litho)

Man on a camel bringing gifts to children at Christmas. (colour litho)
5999676 Man on a camel bringing gifts to children at Christmas. (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGifts Collection: Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho)

Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho)
5996124 Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman attracting suitors bearing gifts)

Background imageGifts Collection: Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel)

Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel)
8620034 Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel) by Volponi, Giovanni Battista (lo Scalabrino) (1489-1561); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta)

Background imageGifts Collection: Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel

Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel (litho)
6030542 Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel (litho) by European School

Background imageGifts Collection: Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid

Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid, c.1910 (colour litho)
498860 Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid, c.1910 (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGifts Collection: Christmas Mail, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Christmas Mail, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Christmas Mail, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageGifts Collection: Christmas, Show Window, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Christmas, Show Window, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Christmas, Show Window, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageGifts Collection: Christmas shoppers, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Christmas shoppers, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Christmas shoppers, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageGifts Collection: Retro cat and gifts

Retro cat and gifts
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageGifts Collection: Cozy retro interior

Cozy retro interior
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageGifts Collection: Cat and Dog In Noel

Cat and Dog In Noel
Xuan Thai

Background imageGifts Collection: Raspberry Macaron

Raspberry Macaron
Xuan Thai

Background imageGifts Collection: Tabakschnupfer / Tobacco Snuff (colour litho)

Tabakschnupfer / Tobacco Snuff (colour litho)
8666163 Tabakschnupfer / Tobacco Snuff (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabakschnupfer. Schone Tabakdosen sind in Museen aufbewahrt)

Background imageGifts Collection: Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)

Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)
8625791 Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, 1089)

Background imageGifts Collection: Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross

Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving)
8625853 Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving) by Geiger

Background imageGifts Collection: The spices, c.1910 (print)

The spices, c.1910 (print)
7293368 The spices, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Spices as New Year gift in the XVIth cent. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

Background imageGifts Collection: As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts

As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing
FGL5484421 As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageGifts Collection: The maid waking up the young boy on Christmas morning

The maid waking up the young boy on Christmas morning
5310016 The maid waking up the young boy on Christmas morning; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the maid waking up the young boy on Christmas morning)

Background imageGifts Collection: The dressing of a Christmas tree with gifts and candles. 1/1/1884 (engraving)

The dressing of a Christmas tree with gifts and candles. 1/1/1884 (engraving)
5615991 The dressing of a Christmas tree with gifts and candles. 1/1/1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGifts Collection: Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard

Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard
BAL12951 Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard; Private Collection

Background imageGifts Collection: The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung)

Background imageGifts Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877694 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 108x90.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Carlo Dolci)

Background imageGifts Collection: Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving)

Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving)
8676790 Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving) by English School

Background imageGifts Collection: November and December (chromolitho)

November and December (chromolitho)
8677388 November and December (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: November and December, All Saints Day and Christmas)

Background imageGifts Collection: The Three Wise Men (colour litho)

The Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8675674 The Three Wise Men (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Wise Men)

Background imageGifts Collection: Brother giving his sister a copy of the bible on their parting, 1870

Brother giving his sister a copy of the bible on their parting, 1870
3479573 Brother giving his sister a copy of the bible on their parting, 1870; (add.info.: Brother giving his sister a copy of the bible on their parting, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGifts Collection: The elf prince offers a crown and other precious gifts to the wayward fairy

The elf prince offers a crown and other precious gifts to the wayward fairy
FLO4614713 The elf prince offers a crown and other precious gifts to the wayward fairy. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Background imageGifts Collection: Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini

Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini
7278137 Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini)

Background imageGifts Collection: The cherries, c.1910 (print)

The cherries, c.1910 (print)
7293308 The cherries, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Grigory Potemkin offers cherries to empress the great Catherine of Russia)

Background imageGifts Collection: Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)

Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)
UTD4915952 Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving); (add.info.: Luthers pleasure of winter time (original text)

Background imageGifts Collection: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)

Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)
3478768 Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving); (add.info.: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree)

Background imageGifts Collection: A cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his unfaithful wife receives as gifts

A cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his unfaithful wife receives as gifts
2910552 A cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his unfaithful wife receives as gifts; (add.info.: Portrait of a cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his)

Background imageGifts Collection: William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)

William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)
8698407 William Penn, c.1820 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: History. USA. The quaker William Penn with native americans, Pennsylvania)

Background imageGifts Collection: Easter holiday, c.1860-1880 (illustration)

Easter holiday, c.1860-1880 (illustration)
8698397 Easter holiday, c.1860-1880 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. Holidays. Child gifts for easter. Illustration, France, ca 1860-80.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageGifts Collection: Chirstmas Campaign by the German Red Cross asking for packages to send to troops on the frontline

Chirstmas Campaign by the German Red Cross asking for packages to send to troops on the frontline, pub
1073876 Chirstmas Campaign by the German Red Cross asking for packages to send to troops on the frontline, pub. Munich, 1914 (colour litho) by Munzer

Background imageGifts Collection: Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New

Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New World. 1492
534959 Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New World. 1492. Coloured lithograph, 1827.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGifts Collection: A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes

A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph)
1126043 A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGifts Collection: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)

Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)
8673081 Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915)

Background imageGifts Collection: I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho)

I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho)
8672524 I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm saying it with flowers." Cute couple)

Background imageGifts Collection: Winter Scenes, 1937: The Silvretta Mountains (b/w photo)

Winter Scenes, 1937: The Silvretta Mountains (b/w photo)
8671703 Winter Scenes, 1937: The Silvretta Mountains (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silvretta Mountains)

Background imageGifts Collection: Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting

Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting
7277896 Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting)

Background imageGifts Collection: Peaches in France, c.1910 (print)

Peaches in France, c.1910 (print)
7293297 Peaches in France, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Peaches of Montreuil (wall bars peaches). King Louis XV of France eat peaches in the garden of M

Background imageGifts Collection: Christmas angle bringing gifts for the children (engraving)

Christmas angle bringing gifts for the children (engraving)
UIG5414652 Christmas angle bringing gifts for the children (engraving); UIG

Background imageGifts Collection: The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas)

The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas)
8682941 The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Bartolome Esteban Murillo)




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"The Joy of Giving: Celebrating the Spirit of Gifts" The Allies of Santa Claus by Mabel Lucie Attwell - A heartwarming illustration capturing the camaraderie among Santa's helpers, spreading love and joy through thoughtful gifts. Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card - Even our feline friends know how to appreciate the magic during this festive season, reveling in the joyous celebrations. Christmas Truce / Photo - In a remarkable moment during World War I, soldiers put down their weapons and exchanged small tokens as gifts, reminding us that even amidst conflict, humanity prevails. St Lucy's Day - On this special day dedicated to light and kindness, people exchange meaningful presents symbolizing hope and goodwill towards others. Fortnum & Mason's Christmas Box for soldiers, WW1 - Reflecting compassion for those serving far from home, these boxes filled with essentials and treats brought comfort to soldiers during wartime Christmases. Wrapping Gifts 1950s - Nostalgia fills the air as families gather around beautifully wrapped presents under twinkling trees; an era when gift-giving became an art form itself. Nativity – Magi - Inspired by the biblical tale of three wise men bearing precious gifts for baby Jesus, we honor their generosity that has become synonymous with giving at Christmastime. Christmas / Nativity – As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ each year, let us remember that His arrival was marked by humble offerings from shepherds and kings alike—a reminder that no gift is too small or insignificant when given with love. Father Christmas parachuting out of a plane – Embracing modern twists on tradition while keeping his spirit alive across generations; Santa surprises us all with his daring entrance into our hearts laden with delightful surprises.