This Waving Rotating Santa is 24 inches tall. He is wearing a deep burgundy velveteen Santa hat with tan faux fur decorated with a sprig of holly and berries over his curly white hair. His long deep burgundy velveteen coat has tan faux fur trim around the collar, cuffs and hem and an inset of deep green velveteen with gold swirls and deep burgundy and gold trim down the middle, the coat closes with a gold braid button and loop fastener. He has deep burgundy velveteen pants with tan fur trim and black boots. In his right hand is a deep emerald green velveteen toy bag decorated with gold swirls and tied with gold cord that has sprigs of holly, pine cones and berries peeking out the top. Santa has a gold candle, which lights when the switch is turned on, tucked in his arm. Santa stands on an 8x7 inch rectangular base with the on off switch at the back. When the switch is in the “ON” position, Santa Claus will move from side to side as he waves his left hand. The Waving Rotating Santa comes with a transformer that connects at the back of the base and plugs into a wall outlet. Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Figures.
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.
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.
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 Collectible Santa Claus Gifts.
The Legend of Saint Nikolaus
In German speaking countries and Holland and Belgium as well, December 6th is the most distinctive children's festival of the year. St. Nikolaus Eve is a time of festive stir, it is a time of whispers and giggles, and of heavy steps on the stairs. Shops are full of many shaped biscuits, gilt gingerbreads, sugar images, toys and other little gifts. Select this link to view our Santa Ornaments.
It is not easy to uncover the historic facts about Saintt Nikolaus, the fourth century Greek bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, who died on December 6th, 343. In Eastern Europe, Southern Italy and among the Greeks, he is revered most of all as the patron saint of seafaring men.
In many regions, the festivities originally attributed to the gift giving St. Nikolaus have been transferred to Christmas, yet in Western and Southern Germany, in Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries, December 6 remains a day of joy for children. Select this link to view our Christmas Ornament Sets.
When evening comes, St. Nikolaus, a reverend grey haired figure with flowing beard, will knock on doors and enquire about the behavior of the children. The custom of examining the children, where they will deliver a verse, sing, or otherwise show their skills, is still widespread in some countries. Select this link to view our Santa Suits.