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Santa Collection (#3)

Discover the magical origins of Santa in Italy's enchanting Sicily

Background imageSanta Collection: The Vision of St. Joseph in Egypt, 1764. Creator: Charles Hutin

The Vision of St. Joseph in Egypt, 1764. Creator: Charles Hutin
The Vision of St. Joseph in Egypt, 1764

Background imageSanta Collection: The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60. 1640-60

The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60. 1640-60
The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa Claus with presents on a Danish Christmas postcard

Santa Claus with presents on a Danish Christmas postcard
Santa Claus with presents and tree on a Danish Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa Claus riding a horse on a French Christmas postcard

Santa Claus riding a horse on a French Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSanta Collection: GOOD KING WENCESLAS

GOOD KING WENCESLAS
Good King Wenceslas

Background imageSanta Collection: Picture No. 11992908

Picture No. 11992908
snowy cottage santa claus Date:

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, California, USA

Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, California, USA
Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSanta Collection: Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan

Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda. Castilian Spanish-Flemish School. It comes from the Convent of Santa Clara (Palencia). Gothic art. Painting. SPAIN

Background imageSanta Collection: Mexico. Uxmal. Pyramid of the Magician

Mexico. Uxmal. Pyramid of the Magician
Pyramid of the Magician. 6th-10th c. MEXICO. YUCATN. Uxmal. Puuc style. Maya art

Background imageSanta Collection: Church of Santa Croce, Florence

Church of Santa Croce, Florence
Facade of the Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany, Italy Date: circa 1905

Background imageSanta Collection: A Swell Hand-Out

A Swell Hand-Out
Comic illustration showing two naughty little monkeys in pyjamas tricking Father Christmas (Gran pop the orang utan) with a bottomless stocking. Date: 20th century

Background imageSanta Collection: Italy, Rome - Piazza del Popolo (Peoples Square)

Italy, Rome - Piazza del Popolo (Peoples Square) - looking west from the Pincio. An Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II from Heliopolis stands in the centre of the Piazza. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSanta Collection: The Bunnies Father Christmas

The Bunnies Father Christmas. circa 1910s

Background imageSanta Collection: Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

Background imageSanta Collection: JACOMART, Jaume Ba糬called (1410-1461). Altarpiece

JACOMART, Jaume Ba糬called (1410-1461). Altarpiece
JACOMART, Jaume Ba糬 called (1410-1461). Altarpiece

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa in Dewars White Label advert

Santa in Dewars White Label advert
Father Christmas receives a wish list asking for more variety in our food, more houses, more clothes, and less austerity and officialdom in this Dewars White Label scotch whisky advertisement

Background imageSanta Collection: NIKOLA, AUSTRIA

NIKOLA, AUSTRIA
NIKOLA - a man dressed as Saint Nicolas, or Santa Claus, goes from house to house in an Austrian village to see whether the children have been behaving themselves

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa and Mr Punch

Santa and Mr Punch
A merry Christmas, Mr Punch! - a friendly greeting from Santa

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa Rings in Xmas

Santa Rings in Xmas
Santa Ringing in the air. A portly santa is hoisted into the air as he rings the church bells

Background imageSanta Collection: Santa in Sweden

Santa in Sweden
Santa visits a Swedish household, not via the chimney, but presenting himself at the front door

Background imageSanta Collection: Christmas / Germany

Christmas / Germany
Papa dresses up as Pelz- Nickel [= furry Nicolas, i.e. Santa Claus] to give presents to the children

Background imageSanta Collection: Father Christmas

Father Christmas and a child

Background imageSanta Collection: Picture No. 12479278

Picture No. 12479278
Giant Panda, wearing Christmas hat in falling snow Date:

Background imageSanta Collection: Girl asleep in bed on a Christmas card

Girl asleep in bed on a Christmas card with Santa Claus appearing at the window. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Background imageSanta Collection: Picture No. 12480060

Picture No. 12480060
Dog - Cavapoo puppy 7 wks old with Christmas hat Date:

Background imageSanta Collection: The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele

The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530

Background imageSanta Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin with five Angels, 1355. Creator: Master of 1355

The Coronation of the Virgin with five Angels, 1355. Creator: Master of 1355
The Coronation of the Virgin with five Angels, 1355

Background imageSanta Collection: The Birth of the Virgin, 1430. Creator: Anon

The Birth of the Virgin, 1430. Creator: Anon
The Birth of the Virgin, 1430

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Paul, 1525. Creator: Circle of Lucas van Leyden

Saint Paul, 1525. Creator: Circle of Lucas van Leyden
Saint Paul, 1525

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410. Creator: Joan Mates

Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410. Creator: Joan Mates
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini

Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini
Saint John the Baptist, 1475

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Sabinus conversing with St. Benedict, 1473. Creator: Giovanni Boccati

Saint Sabinus conversing with St. Benedict, 1473. Creator: Giovanni Boccati
Saint Sabinus conversing with St. Benedict, 1473

Background imageSanta Collection: The Virgin and Child between Angels and six Saints, 1362. Creator: Niccolò di Tommaso

The Virgin and Child between Angels and six Saints, 1362. Creator: Niccolò di Tommaso
The Virgin and Child between Angels and six Saints, 1362

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Jerome and the blessed Bartolo Buompedoni of San Gimignano, 1464. Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli

Saint Jerome and the blessed Bartolo Buompedoni of San Gimignano, 1464. Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli
Saint Jerome and the blessed Bartolo Buompedoni of San Gimignano, 1464

Background imageSanta Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio

The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
The Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor, 1518

Background imageSanta Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520. Creator: Jan de Cock

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520. Creator: Jan de Cock
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520

Background imageSanta Collection: The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint...1460

The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint...1460
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis, 1460

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470. Creator: Cosmè Tura

Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470. Creator: Cosmè Tura
Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470

Background imageSanta Collection: The Descent from the Cross, 1300. Creator: Master of Forli

The Descent from the Cross, 1300. Creator: Master of Forli
The Descent from the Cross, 1300

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Claire, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa

Saint Claire, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
Saint Claire, 1470

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Catherine, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa

Saint Catherine, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
Saint Catherine, 1470

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Cecilia between Saint Valerian and Saint Tiburtius with a Donor, 1470

Saint Cecilia between Saint Valerian and Saint Tiburtius with a Donor, 1470. Creator: Francesco Botticini
Saint Cecilia between Saint Valerian and Saint Tiburtius with a Donor, 1470

Background imageSanta Collection: Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino

Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens

Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623

Background imageSanta Collection: Saint Jerome in the Desert, unknown date. Creator: Bartolomeo Montagna

Saint Jerome in the Desert, unknown date. Creator: Bartolomeo Montagna
Saint Jerome in the Desert, unknown date

Background imageSanta Collection: Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio

Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509

Background imageSanta Collection: The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic and Martin, and two angels, 1290

The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic and Martin, and two angels, 1290. Creator: Master of the Magdalen
The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic and Martin, and two angels, 1290




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Discover the magical origins of Santa in Italy's enchanting Sicily. 🎅🏻✨ Explore Punta Secca, home to the iconic house of fictional TV detective Inspector Montalbano. Immerse yourself in the charming coastal town Croce Camerina, nestled along the picturesque Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, California. 🌊🏝️ Uncover fascinating tales like 'The Allies Claus' by Mabel Lucie Attwell and the mysterious Heflin UFO sighting in Santa Anna, California back in 1965. Marvel at Alonso de Santa Cruz's historic map showcasing Tenochtitlan, Mexico from 1560. 🗺️ Embark on a journey to Ojai, USA for a touch of Christmas magic or witness adorable cats enjoying a festive party on a heartwarming Christmas card. 🐱🎉 Delight in Cecil Aldin's whimsical illustration 'Hills: Christmas Is Coming' from 1898 and be captivated by Fra Angelico's masterpiece 'The Annunciation' set against Florence's breathtaking backdrop in Tuscany, Italy. ✨❄️ Let your imagination soar as you unravel the captivating stories behind these diverse representations of our beloved jolly old Saint Nick.