This ornament is about 3¼ inches long and 2 inches tall. It shows dressed in a red, hooded, coat with white trim, blue trousers with white cuffs, black boots and green gloves. He has a pack on his back filled with gifts and a small tree. His motorcycle is white with gold trim and a gold horn over the spot light in front. Select this link to view our Flying Father Christmas.
Old World Christmas Santa Claus
Santa Claus truly represents a veritable melting pot of cultures, beliefs and traditions. As immigrants arrived in the New World centuries ago, along with their hopes and dreams for a better future, they brought with them their beliefs and customs surrounding the holidays. The Germans brought their Belznickel and Christkindl, the Scandinavians their gift giving elves and the Dutch introduced the Sinterklaas, all representing the celebration of St. Nicholas. Select this link to view our Santa Driving a Steam Engine.
The American legend of Santa Claus embodies childhood innocence and magical delight, as Santa Claus is the bearer of gifts and treats for children everywhere. With his home at the wintry North Pole, he and his merry elves created the toys that put the magic into the holidays. He was a kind and gentle figure, and starry eyed children awaited his annual visit with spirited anticipation. Select this link to view our Santa Driving Antique Car.
The legend of Santa Claus is derived in part from the benevolent European figure St. Nicholas, and in part from American writers who wrote children’s poems in the nineteenth century. Clement Moore, who wrote “A Visit From St. Nicholas” in 1822, and Thomas Nast, the famed political cartoonist who depicted Santa Claus in the 1860’s as an elfin figure, contributed greatly to this fantasy. Their descriptions of the jolly man clad in red and white created the folk hero children around the world dream about on Christmas Eve. This American patron saint of children certainly brings joy and delight to all during the holidays. Select this link to view our Jolly Old St. Nick Flying a Helicopter.
Baby Jesus.
The Baby Jesus symbolizes truth, hope, peace, and love. Advent is the liturgical season that celebrates the gift of Jesus Christ to the world. Every week in Advent a new candle is lit on the Advent wreath in anticipation and preparation of the birth of our Savior. Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ and the promise that comes with his journey. Select this link to view our Old World Santa on an Antique Tricycle.