Herend at Christmas: Nativity, Snowmen and Holiday China
Last updated October 24, 2026. Written by Tamar Medzadourian, Paris Tableware, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Most of Herend's Christmas range is figurines: a nativity you can build one figure at a time, snowmen, nutcrackers, Christmas trees and a ball-shaped ornament, most of them in several fishnet colors. For the table, Herend also paints holiday china, including the Golden Laurel and Green Laurel patterns and a Christmas dessert series of plates and mugs.
Building a Herend nativity piece by piece
The Herend nativity is sold as separate figures, so you can start small and add to it. Begin with the Herend Nativity Scene Figurine, which shows the Holy Family under a stable roof. Then add:
- The three kings: Herend Caspar Figurine, Herend Melchior Figurine and Herend Balthazar Figurine.
- Shepherds: Herend Shepherd with Lamb Figurine and Herend Shepherd Boy and Lambs Figurine.
- Animals: Herend Donkey Figurine, Herend Nativity Lying Cow Figurine and Herend Wandering Camel Figurine.
- Angels: Herend Nativity Angel Figurine and Herend Kneeling Angel Figurine.
In our catalog these nativity figures share one decor code, BETH1, so they are painted to go together even when you buy them years apart. See them together in the Herend nativity collection.
Snowmen, nutcrackers and Christmas trees
The Herend Snowman Couple Figurine pairs two snowmen in contrasting colors, such as black and key lime. Other snowmen include the Herend Mini Snowman Figurine, Herend Candy Cane Snowman Figurine, Herend Skiing Snowman Figurine and Herend Sledding Snowman Figurine, most of them in several fishnet colors. Browse Herend snowmen.
Herend's nutcrackers include the Herend Small Nutcracker W/Candy Cane Figurine, Herend Nutcracker with Sword Figurine, Herend Nutcracker Drummer Figurine and Herend Mouse King Nutcracker Figurine. For trees, there are two sizes, the Herend Christmas Tree Figurine, 4.75" high and the Herend Christmas Tree Figurine, 9" high, plus the Herend Christmas Tree Bunny Figurine and the ball-shaped Herend Christmas Ornament Figurine. See all Herend Christmas figurines.
Herend holiday china
For the holiday table, Herend paints three seasonal patterns and a Christmas dessert series. The decor codes come from our catalog.
| Pattern | Decor code | Look | Pieces at Paris Tableware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Laurel | OFLGPR | A gold laurel border on white | 13 |
| Green Laurel | OFLGPV | A green laurel border with a fine gold line | 13 |
| Winter Shimmer | NOELX2 | A sprig of holly with red berries, scattered gold dots and a gold rim | 5 |
| Christmas dessert series | PN-26 to PN-29 | Gingerbread (PN-26), Tree (PN-27), Snowman (PN-28) and Santa Bunny (PN-29), painted on white with gold trim | 10 |
Piece counts were taken on October 24, 2026. Golden Laurel and Green Laurel are full services; their dinner plate is shape 20524, which our guide to Herend marks explains. See every piece in Herend holiday dinnerware or go straight to Golden Laurel.
Putting Christmas figurines away after the season
Dust each piece before it goes back in its box, wrap it on its own in soft tissue, and pad the thin parts, such as a snowman's hat or an angel's wings. Our figurine care guide has more on packing and display.
Ordering for the holidays
Paris Tableware ships within the continental United States, free on orders over $150. Orders placed through January 1, 2027 can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If you need a piece by a certain date, email info@paristableware.com or call (201) 652-4233 before you order and we'll tell you what is realistic. Our Herend gift guide has ideas for the rest of the year.
Common questions
Can I buy a Herend nativity one piece at a time?
Yes. The Herend Nativity Scene Figurine, the three kings, shepherds, animals and angels are sold separately, and the nativity figures share one decor code so later additions match.
Which Herend snowmen and nutcrackers are there?
Among others, the Herend Snowman Couple Figurine, Herend Mini Snowman Figurine, Herend Candy Cane Snowman Figurine, Herend Skiing Snowman Figurine and Herend Sledding Snowman Figurine, most in several fishnet colors, and nutcrackers such as the Herend Nutcracker Drummer Figurine and Herend Mouse King Nutcracker Figurine.
Does Herend make Christmas china?
Yes. Golden Laurel and Green Laurel are full holiday dinner services, Winter Shimmer adds holly and gold dots, and the Christmas dessert series has plates and mugs with a tree, gingerbread, a snowman or a Santa bunny.
When should I order Herend for Christmas?
Order early if a piece is meant for a particular day. If you need it by a specific date, email info@paristableware.com before you order and we will tell you what is realistic.
Shop Herend Christmas at Paris Tableware
The nativity, snowmen, nutcrackers and holiday dinnerware, handmade in Herend, Hungary.
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Facts on this page were checked against these sources on October 24, 2026.