This whimsical Clothtique Santa standing about 11 ½ inches tall is very busy at this time, preparing for Christmas. He is wearing a long robe that has a washed light shell pink color. He is also wearing a shoulder shawl which has the same white trim with black spots as does the robe. Both the robe and shawl have colored pattern at the edge. Santa is busy stringing stars and snowflakes, but he has some help from his friends. On each arm rests a bird giving their input as to where to put the stars and snowflakes. In his pocket is a snowman doll and hanging from the robe is a Christmas Stockings with a candy cane sticking out. He also has a small bugle and a bird house hanging from his robe. Perhaps all the decorations are for the birds once Santa has placed the bird house in a new location. Select this link to view our Unique Christmas Gifts.
Christmas Story.
Starting on December 6th and lasting until January 6th, Christmastime is celebrated continually throughout Germany. It is a time for joy and thanks. Spirits run high as everyone comes together. Whether for dancing or just for entertainment, music is always played as part of the festivities. One of the most distinctive instruments heard in the nostalgic air is the horn. They are still heard today throughout the streets of German villages bringing laughter and cheer to all. Horns are used in churches across the world as a special addition to the liturgical season. Select this link to view our Christmas Figurines.
History of The Santa Claus Express.
The Santa Claus Express is a generic name applied to a number of holiday railroad excursions throughout the United States. Often sponsored by railroad museums and incorporating appropriately decorated vintage locomotives and cars, the Santa Claus Express may offer scenic tours beginning in late November and continuing through December. By other schedules, the Express stops at towns and villages along the line, at which time professional or amateur performers aboard provide a Yuletide concert or show for citizens awaiting outside. Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Claus Gifts.
The Santa Claus Express also is a vehicle for delivering toys and gifts to underprivileged children, an example of which can be found in Appalachia. Since the mid 1440s on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, officials of CSX Transportation have furnished a locomotive and cars so that the Santa Claus Express could wind its way from Pikeville, Kentucky, across Virginia, and into Kingsport, Tennessee. All along the tracks, children and families gather, many having camped overnight to secure strategic positions. When the train slows at each whistle stop, children run behind as Santa, who addresses everyone as “darlin’,” and his assistants, local businessmen, toss candy, small toys, and other gifts from the platform on the last car into eager hands. Local merchants, some of whom were once among those children chasing the train, donate the gifts, which become the only Christmas presents that many children in this region will receive each year. Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Figurines.