When I was a little girl my god-father started a tradition that became one of my most special collections. He gave me a piece of Spode Christmas Tree China dishes.
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It became one of my favorite gifts and when I got my first apartment after college, I had a collection of Christmas dishes to decorate with and enjoy that first holiday.
As I got married and started my family I started adding to my Spode with pieces I didn’t have yet, but found in the aisles of TJ Maxx.
I also enjoy mixing and matching my Spode with plaid dishes I find especially during the holiday season from Pier 1, Hobby Lobby and department stores like Macys.
My Spode is fun to mix into Holiday coffee bars and hot chocolate stations too!
When trying to decide on the perfect gift for a daughter, niece, god-daughter or a newly married couple, start the tradition of Christmas China.
Top Ten Christmas China Gift Ideas
Spode Christmas TreeMy mom has the Lenox Holiday and I love when she uses it over the Holidays. The holly berries and gold edge are so elegant.
Pfaltzgraff Winterberry makes special everyday dishes for the Holiday and transitions to more formal settings with ease.
Nikko Holiday Greeting setting is a pretty option with its scalloped green edges and traditional tree.
One of my favorite Holiday China patterns is Waechterbach Christmas Tree. Even though this pattern is discontinued it would be a fun one to keep an eye out for at vintage shops of on websites.
Waechtersbach Christmas TreeSeveral other Lenox patterns are beautiful collections to start like Winter Greetings, Holiday Nouveau, Winter Greetings Plaid.
Johnson Brothers Friendly Village dishes can be beautiful all winter long with their snowy scene.
Johnson Brothers Friendly Village
Dancing Snowflakes by Pfaltzgraff is a fun and whimsical choice in traditional red and green.
Pfaltzgraff Dancing Snowflakes
There are several more patterns out there, these are just ten of my favorites for starting a gifting tradition for your loved one.
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Kristen thank you for sharing such a lovely holiday tradition!! Gives me food for thought that I might like to start such a tradition for my great granddaughter – it’s nevef too early to teach them about beauty and elegance. I love your ideas and your home. It’s a really joy to see the love and thoughtfulness come to life in your ideas!! Merry Christmas????????
Thank you so much for this sweet compliment!! It means so much to me to get feedback and thoughtfulness like yours! I can’t tell you how special and thoughtful this annual gift was to me, it may be my favorite Christmas decor. I hope you are enjoying every moment of this Christmas Season!!
Love this idea and to mix and match is brilliant!! What a special gift from your godfather.
Blessings,
Jodi
Thanks so much Jodi! I meant so much to me as a little girl. I feel so excited overtime I use it!
Your dishes are beautiful! I have the Lenox Winter Greetings and love them.
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you Cindy!! I love the Winter Greetings. I must say, I’m glad my god father chose for me. I think if I had to pick my own now it would be so hard! Thanks so much for you sweet comment!
Thanks for sharing those top ten!Just fabulous!Love your post!
Thank you so much!! It means so much to me that you took time to leave a comment! Happy Holidays!
What a fabulous gift from your Godfather! So expensive to buy, but collection it a little over the years makes it extra special. Spode is a timeless collection. It will never go out of style. I am a huge lover of plaid. Last year I did my entire kitchen in plaid. Definitely one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing with Creating Christmas.
hugs,
Jann
I am such a plaid lover too!! One of the things I love about this gift is that something expensive to buy all at once can be given in manageable pieces and with Spode Christmas Tree, it’s so often at TJ Maxx. Makes it easy and less expensive for me to add to my collection. Thanks so much for visiting!!
What lovely choices in your list – thank you for sharing them! My favorite Lenox holiday pattern is Lenox Holiday Tartan, but it’s expensive so I haven’t started collecting it yet. I do love the Pfaltzgraff Winterberry – it’s a wonderful casual pattern! My absolute favorite for Christmas isn’t even a holiday pattern but it manages to look very Christmasy regardless – it’s “Old Country Roses” by Royal Albert. Really enjoyed your list!
I can’t wait to look up Old Country Roses!! How fun! I love the tartan too! Thanks so much for stoping by!! Happy Holidays!