This post was originally posted in 2013, and I have updated it with some newer patterns!

The holidays are a time when many of us bring out our finest linens, crystal and china from the cupboards.  It's also fun to start a new holiday pattern and use that at Christmas.  Here are a few of my favorite holiday patterns.  In addition to collecting it yourself, it makes a nice holiday gift. Tiffany & Co had their traditional "Holiday" pattern.  It was a beautiful blend of Red and Gold ribbons, berries and pine cones - so festive and elegant!   It appears they have discontinued the pattern since my earlier post, but you can still buy it on Replacements.com

 

Tiffany Holiday Tiffany Holiday Dinner Plate Tiffany Holiday Bowl Tiffany Holiday China

Holiday CAke Plate

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Toy's Delight by Villeroy & Boch is adorable, especially for a household filled with children and grandchildren!

 

Holly Ribbon by Royal Worcester is pretty:

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Lenox has their Holiday pattern:

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Neiman Marcus has a cute Pavoes 20 piece Dinnerware set

Christmas Pavoes 20-Piece Dinnerware Set  0

 

The Bernardaud Noel collection is sleek and modern:

 
Bernardaud - Noel Blanc Dinner Plate

Herend Winter Shimmer is a classic:

Old Country Roses by Royal Albert
Herend Christmas Dessert Plates

Country Estate by Juliska is a favorite as it's dishwasher safe and great for every day use around the holidays.

JULISKA Country Estate Winter Frolic The Claus' Christmas Day Ruby Salad Plate, Main, color, RUBY
JULISKA Country Estate Winter Frolic The Claus' Christmas Day Ruby Salad Plate, Main, color, RUBY

Royal Copenhagen makes a charming Star Fluted Christmas Pattern:

Take some inspiration from these table settings: