The Legends Collection
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These 21 gift bringers depict the evolution of Santa Claus, from before Christianity, to our present day Santa and the many legends in between. Your imagination will be captured as you discover the evolution of Santa Claus, from before Christianity when the Winter Solstice was the mid-winter celebration led by a shaman, to Santa as we know him today. Each one bears a tag revealing its legend.
Each image is a link to a full view of the Santa and its corresponding legend.
Shaman in buckskin with fur vest and antlered headress St. Nicholas in bishop's attire. Knecht Ruprecht in dark clothing and furs Pelznickel all in furs a small child with blond hair and long white gown Black Peter in 16th C. Spanish attire
"Shaman"
"St. Nicholas"
"Knecht Ruprecht"
"Pelznickel"
"Christkindl"
"Zwarte Piet"
La Befana in long skirt and cape Baboushka in long skirt, jacket and shawl Ded Moroz in a blue fur trimmed coat Father Christmas in fur trimmed full red coat Santa Claus 1808 in red jacket and wide brimmed hat Belsnickel in long burgundy coat with pointed hood
"La Befana"
"Baboushka"
"Ded Moroz"
"18th C. Father Christmas"
"Santa Claus 1808"
"Belsnickel"
Weihnachtsmann in long dark green coat Nisse in a red cap and grey tunic and white clogs Tomten in a red cap and long white beard victorian Santa in red Pere Noel in hooded long red coat Old glory santa in stars and stripes
"Weihnachts-
mann"
"Julnisse"
"Jultomten"
"Victorian Father Christmas"
"Père Noël"
"Old Glory"
A stout Santa in a short jacket, pants and stocking cap A Dept.Store Santa in fur trimmed long red coat North American Santa in fur trimmed red suit
"Thomas Nast Santa"
"Department Store Santa"
"North American Santa"

Please Note ~

  • Sizes are approximate.
  • Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for delivery of your order.
  • Materials may vary slightly depending on availability.
  • 'Faux' fur and Ultrasuede® may be substituted for natural fur and leather if desired.
References

Jerry Bowler, The World Encyclopedia of Christmas
Jerry Bowler,Santa Claus, a Biography
Tony Van Renterghem, When Santa Was a Shaman
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