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 'thumb nail' image is a link to a full view of the Santa and its corresponding legend.
Shaman in buckskin with fur vest and antlered headress Shaman in buckskin with fur vest and antlered headress St. Nicholas in bishop's attire St. Nicholas in bishop's attire. Knecht Ruprecht in dark clothing and furs Knecht Ruprecht in dark clothing and furs
"Shaman"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"St. Nicholas"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Knecht Ruprecht"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
Pelznickel all in furs Pelznickel all in furs a small child with blond hair and long white gown a small child with blond hair and long white gown Black Peter in 16th C. Spanish attire Black Peter in 16th C. Spanish attire
"Pelznickel"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Christkindl"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Zwarte Piet"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
La Befana in long skirt and cape La Befana in long skirt and cape La Befana in long skirt and patchwork apron La Befana in long skirt and patchwork apron Baboushka in long skirt, jacket and shawl Baboushka in long skirt, jacket and shawl
"La Befana"
Northern Italy
available
"La Befana"
Southern Italy
available
"Baboushka"
available
Ded Moroz in a blue fur trimmed coat Ded Moroz in a blue fur trimmed coat Ded Moroz in a blue fur trimmed coat Ded Moroz in a blue fur trimmed coat Father Christmas in fur trimmed full red coat Father Christmas in fur trimmed full red coat
"Ded Moroz"
Festive
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Ded Moroz"
Peasant
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"18th C. Father Christmas"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
Santa Claus 1808 in red jacket and wide brimmed hat Santa Claus 1808 in red jacket and wide brimmed hat Belsnickel in long burgundy coat with pointed hood Belsnickel in long burgundy coat with pointed hood Weihnachtsmann in long dark green coat Weihnachtsmann in long dark green coat
"Santa Claus 1808"
available
"Belsnickel"
available
"Weihnachtsmann"
available
Nisse in a red cap and grey tunic and white clogs Nisse in a red cap and grey tunic and white clogs Tomten in a red cap and long white beard Tomten in a red cap and long white beard victorian Santa in red victorian Santa in red
"Julnisse"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Jultomten"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Victorian Father Christmas"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
Pere Noel in hooded long red coat Pere Noel in hooded long red coat Old glory santa in stars and stripes Old glory santa in stars and stripes A stout Santa in a short jacket, pants and stocking cap A stout Santa in a short jacket, pants and stocking cap
"Père Noël"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Old Glory"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"Thomas Nast Santa"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
  A Dept.Store Santa in fur trimmed long red coat A Dept.Store Santa in fur trimmed long red coat North American Santa in fur trimmed red suit North American Santa in fur trimmed red suit  
 
"Department Store Santa"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
"North American Santa"
sold out - orders taken for 2013
  

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.
  • 28" (71 cm) santas are purchased by order only with a deposit of $50 unless otherwise indicated
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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