christmas

Christmas tree at Windsor Castle / drawn by J.L. Williams.

Family around Christmas tree, depicted in an oval with border showing winter scenes and the fruits and animals of a bountiful harvest. Illus. in: The Illustrated London news, Christmas supplement, 1848, p. 409.

Christmas Time, from the "Illustrated London News"

Harvey Orrin Smith (British, active 1847–70) Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

cover from "Christmas at the Cross Keys. A tale"

This image has been taken from scan 000011 from "Christmas at the Cross Keys. A tale". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr p... More

Julbildssidan. 24 december 1954.

Julbildssidan. 24 december 1954. Public domain photograph, 1900s Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

"A merry Christmas." Advertising - Vintage American Trade Card

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Selling Christmas greens--a scene in Richmond, Virginia / drawn by W.L...

Afro-American man selling a large branch of holly to a woman. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1875 Dec. 25, p. 1037.

Christmas eve--getting ready for Santa Claus

Six african american children hanging stockings at a fireplace. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876, Dec. 30, p. 1052.

Theo van Hoytema - Kerstkaart met drie flamingo's

Drie flamingo's met de tekst 'A merry Christmas'. Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

It came upon the midnight clear; Christmas carol

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

The season of brotherly love - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 8:418 (Dec. 30, 1886).

praying from "The Coming of Father Christmas"

This image has been taken from scan 000026 from "The Coming of Father Christmas". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.

Outing for December. Merry Christmas 1895

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Harper's bazaar, Christmas, Art Nouveau Poster

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D42. 1895

Grandpa's visit Christmas morning - stereocsopic card

Family with toys in front of Christmas tree. 52829 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 16832.

Bethlehem (Beit-Lahm) and surroundings. Christmas day / American Colon...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an old ancient city, historic place, stone building architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Edward Penfield - Harper's weekly, Christmas '98

Three animals are holding food on platters, walking upright. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

To wish you a Merry Christmas - French postcard, Public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage New Zealand postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Where Santa Claus lives. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Girl looking up chimney from fireplace. D13851 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by W.H. Partridge.

Christmas shoppers, window shopping, New York

Public domain photograph of New York building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Letter from Lillie Oblinger, Laura I. Oblinger to Uriah W. Oblinger, J...

number of pages: 1 p.

Christmas in our new possessions / Kep.

Illustration shows Santa Claus, with coat over left arm and holding a fan, perspiring, offering a bundle of books "Education" labeled "Uncle Sam to the Filipino" to a young Filipino boy, who, with hands behind ... More

[His Christmas wish] / F. E. Nosworthy.

Drawing shows idealized woman adorned with holly. Title from published version in Associated Sunday Magazine, December 18, 1904. Also published in The Blacksmiths journal, vol. VI, no. 12 (December 1905), p. 6,... More

Clovelly High Street Christmas greetings

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Merry Christmas! (Frohe Weihnachten!), Metropolitan Museum of Art

Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)) Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Salvation Army Christmas dinner, crowd waiting at basket distribution ...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Xmas shoppers, George Grantham Bain Collection

Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). General information about the George Grantha... More

Christmas "Santa" New York - Public domain portrait photograph

A group of people standing around a little girl holding a sign. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Raffle for goose at Christmas time

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Christmas nightmare / Will Crawford., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows two children surrounded by broken toys. The toys are pointing fingers at the children and complaining to Santa Claus about the treatment they've received from them over the past year; Santa i... More

Skater 2 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Christmas Cherubs - Drawing. Public domain image.

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Christmas marketing before the days of "the high cost of living"

Illustration shows a colonist bartering with Natives outside a stockade in the winter; he is offering them a small piece of brightly colored cloth and a clay pipe in exchange for game including deer, turkey, fi... More

Tommy's Xmas on the West, Flanders

Soldiers celebrating Christmas in the trenches, Western Front, during World War I. Men sitting in the mud in a trench celebrating Christmas. They have laid some white paper on a crate and set out some slices of... More

Best on the tree / Will Houghton ; painted for PUCK by Will Houghton, ...

Illustration shows a woman holding cymbols as an ornament hanging from a Christmas tree. Illus. in: Puck, v. 76, no. 1971 (1914 December 12), cover. Copyright 1914 by Puck Publishing Corporation.

A cartoon of a santa claus claus claus claus claus claus claus claus c...

This untitled illustration by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on December 25, 1915, is a reminder that things this Christmas are different in Europe than they are in ... More

Epiphany., letterpress photograph - Public domain portrait photograph

Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Orphans from the Dartford asylum participate in a little Christmas fes...

Title and note information from Red Cross caption card. Group title: Recreation. Data: Central, Pacific, Atlantic, Mr. Redding, Northern, S.W. New England, Pa. Lake, Potomac. 12/18. Gift; American National Red ... More

[Women demonstrators requesting political amnesty outside the White Ho...

The demonstrators' sign says, "Mr. President, let's have an old-fashioned Christmas," and shows Santa Claus carrying a bag of gifts including, the Constitution, Free Assemblage, Free Speech, and Free Press. For... More

Mrs. Coolidge at Salvation Army, 122423

Photo shows First Lady Grace Coolidge and group with food baskets in front of Christmas tree. Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Herbert ... More

Santa Claus and health crusader call at Capitol to sell Christmas seal...

A black and white photo of a man holding a baby, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: B? Number assigned by staff. Gift;... More

The children of Sen. and Mrs. James J. Davis and their Christmas tree....

An old photo of a family in front of a christmas tree. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First Lady assists Santa. Mrs. Hoover took an active part in the Chris...

A black and white photo of a group of people. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

PRESIDENT GIVEN RARE COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS SEALS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVEL...

A group of men standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Christmas Story, Y.M.C.A. tableaux. The Adoration of the Magi IIII

Picryl description: Public domain image of liturgy, ceremony, church, Christianity religion, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a store window, Great Depression. FSA/OWI P...

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1930s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. Christmas shopping in Woolworth's five and ten cent s...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. Christmas shopping in Woolworth's five and ten cent s...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

$3 Christmas packages for French war prisoners

Poster showing a prisoner and a christmas tree. J. Pagés, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: Fr. H59. 1941/G2. J46 1941

UKJENT JENTE, JULETRE. - Norway. Public domain image

UKJENT JENTE, JULETRE. Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[ Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye crouching behind a military jeep - scene ...

Production photograph from the film "White Christmas." (General) Public domain photograph related to American actor Danny Kaye, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. Danny Kaye was an American actor, s... More

Xmas (Christmas) dinner - Leslie Adkin

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Söndagsskolefester. 22 december 1958.

Söndagsskolefester. 22 december 1958. Public domain photograph - Children, Sweden, group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Decorating a Christmas tree. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Decorating a Christmas tree. ; December 1, 1972 (No

Gladys Parham, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 2015.

Photo date unknown but taken sometime between 1972-1983. Gladys Parham was the last caretaker of Cedar Hill and is seen here decorating a Christmas tree in the parlor.

Hostages inside the U.S. Embassy, Tehran

Americans seated at desk, two men in clerical vestments leading service in front of them, Christmas tree in background. Title from photographer. No. HAT 293. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1997:068.slide #293

Portrait: US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) G.R. Christmas (covere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT M.G. Lindee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Colored Christmas lights adorn the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas P. Milne Release Stat... More

An East German policeman looks at a small Christmas tree adorning the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant F. Lee Cockran Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Colored Christmas lights adorn the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Brad Dillon Release Status: ... More

A view of the National Christmas Tree

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release... More

Artwork: "Hanoi: The 1972 Christmas Offensive". Artist: Frank Sierra, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soldiers pray while attending a candlelight prayer service in Mazar-e ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Base: Mazar-E Sharif Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cecilio Ricardo, USAF Rele... More

Conducted by Mr. George Ulmer, the Laurel Bay Elementary School 2 Choi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Leslie J. Gosnell, USMC Release St... More

A young Filipino boy smiles as he is given a Christmas gift from a (US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Real State: Quezon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel Abshier, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

nta Claus and Mrs. Claus take a picture with a child for the Jingle Be...

IWAKUNI, Japan (Dec. 21, 2009) Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus take a picture with a child for the Jingle Bell Jog at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Ricardo A. Gomez) Fi... More

Santa Claus waves to the public during the Tree Lighting

Santa Claus waves to the public during the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 18, 2010, at the Outlet Shoppes El Paso, Texas. He arrived in a Humvee.

A pattern of christmas bells and bows on a white background. Bells ret...

Watercolor seamless pattern with gift boxes. hand drawn watercolor illustration of a gift boxes with a red bow / A pattern of christmas bells and bows on a white background / Public domain stock illustration.

A red and gold christmas bow on a red background. Christmas merry chri...

Red bow with a bow / A red and gold christmas bow on a red background / Public domain stock illustration.

A small christmas tree in front of a house. Christmas christmas tree n...

A christmas tree in front of a house / A christmas tree in front of a house public domain stock photo.

A bunch of paper stars hanging from a ceiling. Star christmas christma...

A close up of a bunch of red and orange paper lanterns / A red star is lit up in the dark / Public domain art photo.

A set of letters and numbers with holly leaves. Alphabet banner holida...

A christmas card with the letters of the alphabet / A set of letters and numbers with holly leaves / Public domain stock illustration.

A red and white christmas wrapping paper with stars. Christmas paper m...

Christmas red background with the words merry christmas. seamless pattern / A red and white christmas wrapping paper with stars / Public domain stock illustration.

A couple of pine cones sitting next to each other. Background big brow...

A group of pine cones on a white background / A group of pine cones - public domain macro photography.

A red background with stars and a green border. Christmas red white.

Christmas background with stars on the red background / A red background with stars and a green border / Public domain stock illustration.

Public domain stock image. Christmas christmas card christmas greeting...

A close up of a bunch of beads. Christmas xmas decoration, backgrounds...

Public domain texture / Pink christmas background with a snowflake / Christmas background with a snowflake. Public domain textures and patterns: Pink christmas background with a snowflake / Christmas backgroun... More

Public domain stock image. Beeswax beeswax candle candle.

Fire. Free images of fire. Use free photos of fire flames without any copyright restrictions.

A glass of beer sitting on top of a wooden table. Drink mulled cider a...

Copyright-free apple pictures. Free to use images of apples.

A snowman standing next to a christmas tree. Snow snowman christmas tr...

A snowman and a christmas tree / A snowman standing next to a christmas tree / Public domain stock illustration.

A couple of figurines sitting next to each other. Christmas ornament c...

Public domain texture / A close up of a cookie on a table / A close up of some food on a table. Public domain textures and patterns: A close up of a cookie on a table / A close up of some food on a table.

A painting of a christmas tree with angels and stars. Nostalgic advent...

The christmas tree - - a puzzle by / A christmas card with a christmas scene / Public domain art photo.

Victor bicycles, Overman Wheel Company, Boston, New York, ... Will H. ...

Three women on bicycles. Lithograph printed by Harper & Brothers, New York. Reverse: cover by M. Parrish for Harper's Weekly, Christmas, 1895 [can't see since encapsulated with backing sheet]. Promotional goal:... More

Santa Claus the first; a Christmas entertainment,

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

The Pilgrims' first Christmas - by Josephine Pittman Scribner

Ornamental borders. Copyright date from verso of t.p. Verso of t.p.: The Plimpton Press, Norwood, Mass., U.S.A. Colored frontispiece, signed by Frank J. Merrill. Also available in digital form.

The robin's Christmas eve

Also available in digital form.

The twelve magic changelings - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Cut-outs for children of Mary and her little lamb, Humpty Dumpty and the egg, Tom the piper's son and his pig, The town mouse and the country mouse, Silverhair and the little wee bear, Robinson Crusoe and his ... More

The robin's Christmas eve

Also available in digital form.

McLoughlin's Christmas annual for young people (and some older ones) C...

Also available in digital form.

'Round the yule-log : Christmas in Norway

Also available in digital form.

The children's book of Christmas

Also available in digital form.

McLoughlin's Christmas annual for young people (and some older ones) C...

Also available in digital form.

The children's book of Christmas

Also available in digital form.

Christmas bells are ringing - Public domain sheet music scan

McLoughlin's Christmas annual for young people (and some older ones) C...

Also available in digital form.

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion snowmobile

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion snowmobile through the Alaskan wilderness near Koyukuk, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2019. The Marines delivered toys to local towns, dressing as Santa Claus and his elves, a... More

Volunteers from approximately 30 groups and organizations

Volunteers from approximately 30 groups and organizations came together to bring holiday cheer to the village of Savoonga, Alaska, Oct. 16 during Operation Santa Claus. This year marks the 59th year of the prog... More

"Stamp" out tuberculosis - Drawing. Public domain image.

Contributor(s): .National Tuberculosis Association. ..Publication: [New York] : .National Tuberculosis Association, [1924?] ..Language(s): .English. .Format: .Still image ..Subject(s): .Tuberculosis, Pu... More

Mittens. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

This set, taken from the Spence Family collection at Tyne & Wear Archives offers an intimate view in to a Family enjoying the festive season during this time of change and the invention of Christmas. ..Referenc... More

Christmas on Ward 26, 1916 during World War I

This photograph shows a view of patients and staff of Ward 26, 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. The photograph was taken at some time in December 1916 and documents the Christmas Celebrations for the p... More

A Very Merry Christmas to You - 1906

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More