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Bico Santa On The Way Scalloped Christmas Dinner Plates Set of 4, 11 In
Are these Bico Christmas plates the right small, practical set for making a holiday meal feel festive?
Yes, if you want four dinner-sized plates to dress up Christmas dinner without replacing your everyday dishes. Each 11-inch ceramic plate has a Santa-and-wreath design with a scalloped rim, and the set is microwave and dishwasher safe. The generous size suits a full main course, while the set count makes most sense for a small household or a few guests. I’d use them as seasonal tableware and store them carefully when the decorations come down.
From the Amazon listing
- ✓STURDY FOR DAILY DINING: Made from high-quality ceramic, each plate has a solid, sturdy construction that is easy to handle and built for daily use, through the holidays and beyond.
- ✓ELEVEN INCHES FOR THE MAIN COURSE: At a generous 11 inches, each plate has room for holiday roasts, ham, pasta, or steak, so the full Christmas dinner fits on one plate. The same size works for everyday family meals after the season.
- ✓EFFORTLESS SERVE AND CLEAN: These ceramic dinner plates are microwave and dishwasher safe, so reheating leftovers or clearing the table after a holiday dinner never turns into extra work. Use oven mitts when handling hot plates for safe, easy serving.
Will four plates be enough for your holiday table?
Count the people who will sit down to the meal, not just the people in your household. This set covers four diners; if you are hosting more, you will need extra plates or a larger set. The Metahom and Lenox sets each include six, so they are easier choices when you want matching plates for a bigger gathering.
Are these practical for serving and reheating?
Yes: the 11-inch size gives a main course room to spread out, and the plates are microwave and dishwasher safe. That combination is handy for serving dinner and warming leftovers without switching dishes. Use oven mitts when handling a hot plate, and avoid sudden temperature changes with ceramic.
Will the plates hold up to repeated seasonal use?
Ceramic is sturdy for regular meals, but no ceramic dinner plate is immune to chips if it knocks against a hard edge or another plate. Load and unload the dishwasher with a little space around the rims, and don’t drop the plates into a crowded sink. For the gentlest care of decorated tableware, hand-wash with a nonabrasive sponge; if you use the dishwasher, avoid letting plates bang together.
How can you store seasonal plates without chipping them?
Wash and dry them fully before putting them away, then stack them with a soft plate separator or a clean cloth between each plate. Keep the stack somewhere stable where it will not be bumped when you reach for everyday dishes. That small bit of care matters more than trying to squeeze seasonal plates into an already crowded cupboard.
Will the Santa design match the rest of your table?
It makes a clear Christmas statement, so plain white dishes, simple red or green napkins, and understated linens are the easiest companions. The scalloped edge adds a decorative touch without needing much extra table dressing. If you prefer a quieter, more traditional look, Lenox’s ivory, red, and green holly pattern is the more classic alternative.
How they compare
A Santa-and-wreath centerpiece, scalloped rims, and 11-inch dinner plates bring a playful Christmas look to a four-person table.
Six stackable green plates with embossed Christmas trees suit hosts who want a coordinated set for a larger gathering.
Lenox pairs its classic ivory holly-and-berry design with six dishwasher-safe plates and a breakage replacement program.
Who it suits
This set is for the host who already owns everyday dishes and wants four festive, full-size plates for a small Christmas meal, a couple of extra guests, or a thoughtful host gift. Choose it if the Santa motif feels like part of the fun and you value microwave and dishwasher convenience.
What you give up
- Four plates are a real limit for larger gatherings, and the bold seasonal design is less flexible for year-round table settings than a restrained holiday pattern.
- These are ceramic plates, so careful stacking and handling still matter; sturdy does not mean chip-proof.
When another one is the better buy
Metahom Christmas Tree Dinner Plates, 10 Inch Ceramic Plates Set of 6, Dishwasher and Microwave Safe: Choose the Metahom set if you need six plates, prefer a green embossed Christmas-tree design, or want stackable plates that are also listed as freezer safe.
Lenox Holiday Porcelain Dinner Plate Set for 6 | 10.75 inch diameter | red and green design: Choose Lenox if you want six plates with a more traditional ivory, red, and green holly look, and value its stated breakage replacement program.
You will also want
A simple set of everyday flatware is all you need to round out these seasonal plates. Keep the rest of the table calm so the Santa design stays the focus.
Amazon Basics Silverware Set, Stainless Steel Flatware, Dishwasher Safe, Service for 4, 20-Piece Forks and Spoons, Round Edge, Everyday Use
This silver service for four is a practical match for the Bico set and works with both its festive pattern and your everyday dishes.
Questions buyers ask
Are these Christmas dinner plates dishwasher and microwave safe?
Yes. The Bico plates are safe for both the dishwasher and microwave, making them convenient for holiday meals and leftovers. Use oven mitts when taking a hot plate from the microwave.
Is a set of four enough for Christmas dinner?
For a larger guest list, mix these with plain dishes to fill out the table while keeping a coordinated festive accent.
Are these sturdy Christmas plates, and do they chip easily?
They are ceramic and described as sturdy, but ceramic can chip when rims hit hard surfaces or plates clatter together. Give them room in the dishwasher and use soft separators when stacking them for storage.
How do I store seasonal plates to prevent chips?
Wash and dry the plates before storing, then place a felt separator or clean cloth between each one. Keep the stack stable and away from the edge of a shelf so it is not knocked when you reach for other dishes.
Will the Christmas decoration wear off?
To help protect the decoration, avoid abrasive pads. Hand-washing is the gentlest routine; if you use the dishwasher, avoid overcrowding the plates so they do not rub or knock against one another.
Do these Christmas plates match plain white dishes?
Yes. Their Santa-and-wreath scene gives a white-dish setting a festive focal point, while plain white pieces keep the table from feeling too busy. Red or green napkins are an easy way to tie the place settings together.
Are these a good Christmas host gift?
They make a cheerful gift for someone who hosts a small holiday meal or enjoys seasonal tableware. The set of four is best suited to a smaller household or as an addition to the recipient’s existing dishes.
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