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.
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
"Shaman"
A tribal leader of Winter Solstice celebrations
to order
St. Nicholas in bishop's attire.
"St. Nicholas"
The 4th Century Bishop
to order
Knecht Ruprecht in dark clothing and furs
"Knecht Ruprecht"
A fearsome German character
to order
Pelznickel all in furs
"Pelznickel"
A stern German character
to order
a small child with blond hair, a crown and long white gown
"Christkindl"
An angelic, child-like gift bringer
to order
Black Peter in 16th C. Spanish attire
"Zwarte Piet"
A servant of St. Nicholas.
to order
La Befana in long skirt and cape
"La Befana"
The 'Good Christmas Witch' of Italy
to order
Baboushka in long skirt, jacket and shawl
"Baboushka"
The gift bringer of early Russia
to order
Ded Moroz in a blue fur trimmed coat
"Ded Moroz"
The Soviet Russia Santa
to order
Father Christmas in fur trimmed full red coat
"18th C. Father Christmas"
A jolly English reveler
to order
Santa Claus 1808 in red jacket and wide brimmed hat
"Santa Claus 1808"
A jolly Santa of the 'new world'
to order
Belsnickel in long burgundy coat with pointed hood
"Belsnickel"
An interpretation of a German 'chocolate mould' figure
to order
Weihnachtsmann in long dark green coat
"Weihnachtsmann"
A somber, German gift-bringer
to order
Nisse in a red cap and grey tunic and white clogs
"Julnisse"
A mischievous Danish elf
to order
Tomten in a red cap and long white beard
"Jultomten"
The Swedish gnome
to order
victorian Santa in red
"Victorian Father Christmas"
Typical Santa of the era
to order
Pere Noel in hooded long red coat
"Père Noël"
The Santa of France and French Canada
to order
Old glory santa in stars and stripes
"Old Glory"
The American Civil War Santa
to order
A stout Santa in a short jacket, pants and stocking cap
"Thomas Nast Santa"
Santa created by political cartoonist, Thomas Nast
to order
A Dept.Store Santa in fur trimmed long red coat
"Department Store Santa"
An early 'commercial' Santa
to order
North American Santa in fur trimmed red suit
"North American Santa"
Our Present Day Santa
to order

Please Note ~

  • Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for delivery of your order.
  • Materials may vary slightly depending on availability.
  • These Santas range in height from 14" to 16"tall.
  • Larger models, 24" to 26" tall, may be ordered also.
  • 'Faux' fur and Ultrasuede® may be substituted for natural fur and leather if desired.
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