Santa Claus
Over the centuries, Santa Claus evolved from a stern saint to the jolly character we know and love today. The legend of Santa Claus in America had its beginnings in 1822 when Clement C. Moore wrote his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" as a gift to his children. In this enduring classic, which begins with the familiar line "Twas the Night Before Christmas," Santa is described as a round and jolly figure with twinkling eyes and a "nose like a cherry." His account of Saint Nick's visit in a miniature sleigh pulled by tiny reindeer would inspire artists for decades. Victorians embraced the jovial character and Santa Claus became a favorite subject for Christmas postcards from 1898 to 1918. This merry old Santa Claus is donned in red corduroy fabric edged in brown fur. As in the postcards of days gone by, this Santa Claus is loaded with the symbols of childhood. He is ready to become a beloved member of your family for years to come and will help you embrace this most festive of holiday seasons. (5' ft tall)
