Santa Claus Collection (#4)

Santa Claus Christmas
Al Barizi

Laughing Santa
Treechild

Ask Santa
Angeles M. Pomata

Santa Is Coming
Angeles M. Pomata

Santa Claus
C.S. Tjandra

German Christmas card (colour litho)
731757 German Christmas card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Christmas card)

German Christmas card (colour litho)
732431 German Christmas card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas giving a Christmas tree to a young girl, and the legend)

"A Happy Christmas", Victorian card (chromolitho)
BAL14598 "A Happy Christmas", Victorian card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Hereford City Museum and Art Gallery, Herefordshire, UK

00164517
1838524 00164517; (add.info.: Illustration de "Old Father Christmas" par Lizzie Mack, Angleterre, debut 20eme. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Eleanor Roosevelt assisting in distribution of Christmas Presents to Needy Children, 1939 (b/w photo)
5974474 Eleanor Roosevelt assisting in distribution of Christmas Presents to Needy Children, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bertie sees Santa Claus, book illustration
BAL8268 Bertie sees Santa Claus, book illustration by Barker, Stuart (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration by Stuart Barker)

Christmas poster advertising Waterman's ideal fountain pen, c. 1910 (colour litho)
BON142357 Christmas poster advertising Waterman's ideal fountain pen, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Father Christmas, Victorian Christmas card
BAL12673 Father Christmas, Victorian Christmas card by British School, (19th century); Private Collection

St. Nicholas visits the family and asks the child if he is well and he can give him nuts, 1888
7279702 St. Nicholas visits the family and asks the child if he is well and he can give him nuts, 1888 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Christmas toys. (Illustration, 1921)
5975909 Christmas toys. (Illustration, 1921) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Fetes. Children in the snow with Father Christmas and a lion)

Santa Claus Tapestry, c. 1939. Creator: Pearl Gibbo
Santa Claus Tapestry, c. 1939

Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1937. Creator: Clementine Fossek
Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1937

Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470. ca. 1460-1470. Creator: Anon
Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470

St. Nicholas of Myra (Schr. 1633c), 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
St. Nicholas of Myra (Schr. 1633c), 15th century

The Christmas for big kids - French President Emile Loubet dressed as Santa Claus with a wheelbarrow of gifts for
3666847 The Christmas for big kids - French President Emile Loubet dressed as Santa Claus with a wheelbarrow of gifts for the adults. 1905

Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho)
7148268 Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho) by May, Charles F (b. c. 1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas on a bicycle)

Christmas Roses (colour litho)
6031062 Christmas Roses (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Roses. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre)

Waiting for Santa Claus (engraving)
1606099 Waiting for Santa Claus (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for Santa Claus)

Christmas Entertainments (litho)
1064157 Christmas Entertainments (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Did you see Santa Claus, Mother? (litho)
1628773 Did you see Santa Claus, Mother? (litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Did you see Santa Claus, Mother)

The Coming of Santa Claus (litho)
1628807 The Coming of Santa Claus (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming of Santa Claus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1901)

The Coming of Santa Claus (litho)
1598272 The Coming of Santa Claus (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming of Santa Claus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1897)

Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking (chromolitho)
7157126 Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl with a doll in her Christmas stocking)

Santa and a cherub drinking Champagne and smoking a cigar, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154071 Santa and a cherub drinking Champagne and smoking a cigar, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father Christmas (colour litho)
7153990 Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas)

Father Christmas on the prowl (colour litho)
7157456 Father Christmas on the prowl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas on the prowl)

Too Old for a Stocking (colour litho)
7168971 Too Old for a Stocking (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Old for a Stocking. Illustration for Chatterbox (1916).); © Look and Learn

Ded Moroz (Grand pere Gel, Pere Noel). Projet de costume pour la piece de theatre la demoiselle des neiges de Alexandre
FIA5380631 Ded Moroz (Grand pere Gel, Pere Noel). Projet de costume pour la piece de theatre la demoiselle des neiges de Alexandre Ostrovski (1823-1886)

St Nicholas, Christmas card (colour litho)
7153698 St Nicholas, Christmas card (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas, Christmas card)

Cat dresses up as Father Christmas (colour litho)
7157459 Cat dresses up as Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat dresses up as Father Christmas)

Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow (chromolitho)
7153942 Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow)

Advert for Twink soap (colour litho)
7184964 Advert for Twink soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Twink soap)

How King Christmas Comes (colour litho)
7184962 How King Christmas Comes (colour litho) by Bernard, C. E. B. (fl.1914-29); Private Collection; (add.info.: How King Christmas Comes)

Flemish tapestry. Series Esau and. Meeting between Jacob and Esau (Encuentro entre Jacob y Esau)
7209128 Flemish tapestry. Series Esau and. Meeting between Jacob and Esau (Encuentro entre Jacob y Esau). Third tapestry in the series. Manufacture Netherlands, second half of the 16th century

Christmas gifts from the four winds (chromolitho)
7157125 Christmas gifts from the four winds (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas gifts from the four winds)

Father Christmas delivering presents to a litte girl asleep in bed (chromolitho)
7153943 Father Christmas delivering presents to a litte girl asleep in bed (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas toys. 1921 (engraving)
6437553 Christmas toys. 1921 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Festivities. Children in the snow with the Christmas Pere and a lion)

Victorian Father Christmas and Cupid
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Father Christmas and Cupid ring a peal of bells. 1893

Father Christmas down the Chimney
Vintage colour lithograph from 1898 showing Father Christmas going down the chimney

Father Christmas going up the Chimney
Vintage colour lithograph from 1898 showing Father Christmas going up the Chimney

Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1940. Creator: Charles Henning
Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1940

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"Santa Claus: Spreading Christmas Cheer Across the Globe" From his iconic portrayal by Thomas Nast to ancient depictions like Saint Nicholas of Lipna, it has become a beloved symbol of joy and generosity. But did you know that this jolly old man can also be found in unexpected places? Picture this: Santa Claus at the beach. Surfing Santas riding waves on their surfboards along Cocoa Beach, Florida, bring a unique twist to the holiday season. Who said Santa couldn't catch some sun while delivering presents? In another whimsical scene, Father Christmas trades his sleigh for a bicycle as he navigates through a snowy beech woodland. Digital manipulation brings this enchanting image to life, showcasing the magic of winter. But it's not just in America where we find these festive figures. In Tokyo's bustling Shibuya ward, Christmas Santas gather at Hachiko dog meeting point and even cross Shibuya crossing together. The fusion of cultures is evident as East meets West in an extraordinary celebration. Russian dolls take on a merry twist with Father Christmas/Santa Claus-themed nesting dolls adorning shelves worldwide. These charming figurines capture the spirit of giving and add an extra touch of wonder during the holiday season. And let's not forget about Father Christmas soaring through the night sky on his bicycle against a backdrop of snow-covered fir trees under a full moon. This digital masterpiece showcases imagination at its finest. Whether it's Merry Christmas written on sandy shores or Father Christmas cycling past snow-laden landscapes, one thing remains constant – Santa Claus spreads joy wherever he goes. So embrace the magic and let your heart be filled with warmth as we celebrate this timeless symbol of love and happiness during Christmastime.