Father Christmas Collection (#2)

Cover of the book ABC of toys''. Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, Printers-Publishers, Tours, 1931 (engraving)
DUV4208300 Cover of the book ABC of toys''. Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, Printers-Publishers, Tours, 1931 (engraving) by Neziere

Madonna has the child with Saints, detail
BEN5472790 Madonna has the child with Saints, detail by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna has the child with Saints)

A child gives a letter to Santa Claus who has lots of presents in his sack, 1907 (chromolithograph)
FGL5496838 A child gives a letter to Santa Claus who has lots of presents in his sack, 1907 (chromolithograph); Fototeca Gilardi

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293420 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gifts on Saint Nicholas day: the toys in the fireplace)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293326 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the bad children. Imagery: The First Communion, Epinal (France)

Christmas greeting card: Father Christmas gives gifts through the window under the eyes of a mother and daughter
JAB5037137 Christmas greeting card: Father Christmas gives gifts through the window under the eyes of a mother and daughter

The father of Time ringing the bells to announce the arrival of Father Noel's sleigh, firing by reindeer
NWI4881378 The father of Time ringing the bells to announce the arrival of Father Noel's sleigh, firing by reindeer, circa 1870

Father Noel (Santa Claus) talking to a child on the phone to take orders of toys "Hello my Little"
NWI4881204 Father Noel (Santa Claus) talking to a child on the phone to take orders of toys "Hello my Little", 1880 years

Christmas greeting card with Father Christmas and the reindeer of the sleigh. 19th century chromolithography
IMB4824523 Christmas greeting card with Father Christmas and the reindeer of the sleigh. 19th century chromolithography; (add.info)

Cover with Santa Claus near a fir tree and the alphabetical letters (elves)
DUV4197665 Cover with Santa Claus near a fir tree and the alphabetical letters (elves). Chromolithograph of English origin in " Santa Claus Alphabet " Back cover. Let's publish A

Children dance round with alphabetical letters with an elf body. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father
DUV4197624 Children dance round with alphabetical letters with an elf body. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Hello, Merry Christmas (chromolitho)
8655795 Hello, Merry Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hello, Merry Christmas. Santa on the telephone)

New Year's morning, finding the gifts of Saint Nicholas (engraving)
8643286 New Year's morning, finding the gifts of Saint Nicholas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year's morning)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293422 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas day: the children put their shoes in the fire place)

Illustration depicting Father Christmas on a boat visiting the children of the islands
JAB5036983 Illustration depicting Father Christmas on a boat visiting the children of the islands. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info)

Father Christmas in blue suit with hood, toys and tree
IMB4824809 Father Christmas in blue suit with hood, toys and tree.; (add.info.: Father Christmas in blue suit with hood, toys and tree.); © Imagebroker

Greeting card with Father Christmas holding Christmas tree, drum and ball
IMB4824616 Greeting card with Father Christmas holding Christmas tree, drum and ball.; (add.info.: Greeting card with Father Christmas holding Christmas tree, drum and ball.); © Imagebroker

Pere Noel with lantern and toy hood. Chromolithography around 1900
IMB4824837 Pere Noel with lantern and toy hood. Chromolithography around 1900; (add.info.: Pere Noel with lantern and toy hood. Chromolithography around 1900); © Imagebroker

Father Christmas on his donkey, 19th century (chromo)
LSE4102486 Father Christmas on his donkey, 19th century (chromo); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Letters G H; G: gramophone; H: hood, hippo. Engraving in ABC of toys''., 1931 (engraving)
DUV4208320 Letters G H; G: gramophone; H: hood, hippo. Engraving in ABC of toys''., 1931 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters G H; G)

Father Christmas, postcard, early 20th century
BAL13828 Father Christmas, postcard, early 20th century; Private Collection

The Homeless Waif has happy dreams of Father Christmas and Santa Claus (colour litho)
8644953 The Homeless Waif has happy dreams of Father Christmas and Santa Claus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293423 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the Pere Fouettard looks a children's shoes in the fireplace)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293424 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas day: the children and the Pere Fouettard)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293421 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the Pere Fouettard looks a children's shoes in the fireplace)

Santa Claus Leading the Christchild, 1903 (colour litho)
NAT133881 Santa Claus Leading the Christchild, 1903 (colour litho); Private Collection

Santa Claus, coming down through a chimney, pulling a bag full of toys and a Christmas tree
MMM5481633 Santa Claus, coming down through a chimney, pulling a bag full of toys and a Christmas tree. Watercolor, early 20th century, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

"Old Christmas", 1862. Creator: Unknown. "Old Christmas", 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Old Christmas", 1862. Lyrics by John George Watts, music by Thomas Murby. Fling wide the portals of the heart, Let fullest bliss abound

Herzliche Weihnachtsgrusse, 19th century card
NAT36078 Herzliche Weihnachtsgrusse, 19th century card; Private Collection

AI IMAGE - A smiling Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - A smiling Father Christmas, 2023

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

AI Image - Illustration of an Indian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023

AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023

AI Image - Illustration of an East Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of an East Asian Father Christmas, 2023

AI Image - Illustration of an East Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of an East Asian Father Christmas, 2023

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

AI Image - Illustration of an East Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of an East Asian Father Christmas, 2023

Christmas Supplement - Christmas For Ever!, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Supplement - Christmas For Ever!, 1857. We have seen good old customs abolished, To our anger, vexation, and grief; May we ne'er grow so dainty

Deesis with St. Nicholas and an unknown saint, unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Deesis with St. Nicholas and an unknown saint, unknown date

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, [193-]. We Wish You and Members of the Federal Theatre Project A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School
Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600

Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900. Creator: Coptic School
Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900

Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school
Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600

Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Moscow School
Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600

Harper's Christmas... c1895. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's Christmas... c1895. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Harper's Weekly, Christmas 1894, c1894. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's Weekly, Christmas 1894, c1894. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

St. Nicholas for young folks, c1894 - 1896. Creator: William H Bradley
St. Nicholas for young folks, c1894 - 1896

The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. Creator: Unknown. The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael
The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

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Father Christmas braves the winter wonderland, riding his bicycle through a picturesque beech woodland, adorned with a magical coat of snow and ice. With digital manipulation, he becomes an enchanting sight that captures the imagination. In bustling Shibuya ward, Tokyo, Japan, Christmas Santas walk across the famous Shibuya crossing in unison, spreading joy and cheer to all who witness their festive parade. Russian Dolls dressed as Father Christmas gather at Hachiko dog meeting point for a merry reunion. Flying on his bicycle past a full moon above a wintry forest creates an ethereal scene that only Digital Manipulation can bring to life. The Vindication of Christmas woodcut from 1653 reminds us of the timeless tradition upheld by Father Christmas throughout history. Pedaling past fir trees covered in glistening snow brings delight to both young and old alike with presents in tow - thanks to Digital Manipulation's touch of magic. Advertising Santas Grotto invites children into a world filled with excitement and anticipation during this special time of year. Boxgrove Tipteers perform their heartwarming Mummers Play in October 1936, showcasing the enduring spirit within local communities worldwide. Pears Annual from 1896 immerses readers in vibrant colors as they celebrate the holiday season together. Krampus and St. Nicholas take center stage in Carl Baumann's journal written between 1813-25; reminding us that even Santa Claus has his own unique companions along his journey.