Santa Claus Collection (#8)

Holiday Entertainments (litho)
1039224 Holiday Entertainments (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Entertainments)

Father Christmas with a bag of toys (chromolitho)
982490 Father Christmas with a bag of toys (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl talking to Father Christmas (chromolitho)
982488 Girl talking to Father Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl talking to Father Christmas)

Tom Smith & Co Ltd, Christmas Novelties, Christmas Crackers, Brochure cover (chromolitho)
983021 Tom Smith & Co Ltd, Christmas Novelties, Christmas Crackers, Brochure cover (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Smith & Co Ltd)

Santa Claus with a Polar Bear at the North Pole, 1912 (chromolithograph)
3036253 Santa Claus with a Polar Bear at the North Pole, 1912 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Leading Santas Sleigh, 1949 (colour litho)
3036059 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Leading Santas Sleigh, 1949 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Santa Stuffing Stockings with Toys on Christmas Eve, 1941 (colour litho)
3034929 Santa Stuffing Stockings with Toys on Christmas Eve, 1941 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Real-Life Santa Claus, 1895 (photo)
3666765 Real-Life Santa Claus, 1895 (photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Father Christmas (chromolitho)
3639299 Father Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Illustration for The Night Before Christmas (chromolitho)
3642300 Illustration for The Night Before Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Night Before Christmas (chromolitho)
3642296 Illustration for The Night Before Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victorian Christmas card of Santa climbing a ladder delivering gifts to two waiting
3605917 A Victorian Christmas card of Santa climbing a ladder delivering gifts to two waiting children, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A hand-coloured French Pochoir Christmas Card of a team of Santa Claus devasting a pine
3604720 A hand-coloured French Pochoir Christmas Card of a team of Santa Claus devasting a pine tree forrest, circa 1920 (stencil) by English School

Victorian Father Christmas card with Father Christmas holding
3604323 Victorian Father Christmas card with Father Christmas holding and then opening a large wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Festival of Christmas, a Christmas card illustrated by C Lovat Fraser on hand-made
3604226 The Festival of Christmas, a Christmas card illustrated by C Lovat Fraser on hand-made paper, 1921 (letterpress) by English School

The inside of a Victorian Christmas card with carols and illustrations by Alfred
3604158 The inside of a Victorian Christmas card with carols and illustrations by Alfred Crowquill depicting Father Christmas with a rib of beef, a turkey and a pig

Santa Claus on snow shoes (chromolitho)
2775210 Santa Claus on snow shoes (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus on snow shoes)

Mother and daughter, waving to Santa Claus (chromolitho)
2775214 Mother and daughter, waving to Santa Claus (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and daughter, waving to Santa Claus)

"Heres Father Christmas!"(colour litho)
2813341 " Heres Father Christmas!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Heres Father Christmas)

Christmas postcard, c. 1907 (colour litho)
498982 Christmas postcard, c.1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Saint Nicholas, 1602 (woodcut)
498485 Saint Nicholas, 1602 (woodcut) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas (270-343) also called Nikolaos of Myra

Santa Claus (chromolitho)
729832 Santa Claus (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus. American.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Christmas card - The Goblins Greeting (chromolitho)
731666 Christmas card - The Goblins Greeting (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card - The Goblins Greeting)

Santa visiting infant in crib, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731399 Santa visiting infant in crib, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa visiting infant in crib)

Father Christmas, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731327 Father Christmas, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas)

Santa Claus with children, sheet of figures (chromolitho)
732521 Santa Claus with children, sheet of figures (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus with children)

Swedish Christmas card (colour litho)
732360 Swedish Christmas card (colour litho) by Swedish School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swedish Christmas card)

Cat as Santa Claus, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6032221 Cat as Santa Claus, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat as Santa Claus)

A Glad Christmas - Bringing home the holly (colour litho)
BAL11972 A Glad Christmas - Bringing home the holly (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Christmas advertisement for Martini vermouth (colour litho)
6001956 Christmas advertisement for Martini vermouth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas advertisement for Martini vermouth)

Father Christmas bringing gifts to a soldier, First World War advertising card for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho)
6029993 Father Christmas bringing gifts to a soldier, First World War advertising card for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho) by English School

Letter X (colour litho)
6032900 Letter X (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter X. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

A Merry Christmas (colour litho)
6032773 A Merry Christmas (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Christmas. Adververtising card from Novelty Printing House)

Cat dressed up as Father Christmas (photo)
5997778 Cat dressed up as Father Christmas (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat dressed up as Father Christmas)

Heresy: children wondering how Santa Claus will be able to get down the narrow pipe leading up the chimney from their
6015122 Heresy: children wondering how Santa Claus will be able to get down the narrow pipe leading up the chimney from their new heating stove (engraving) by English School

Young girl writing a letter to Santa Claus (colour litho)
5235934 Young girl writing a letter to Santa Claus (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Coming Of Father Christmas (colour litho)
5238786 Illustration for The Coming Of Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Coming Of Father Christmas (colour litho)
5238800 Illustration for The Coming Of Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father Christmas roller skating
3735507 Father Christmas roller skating by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Father Christmas roller skating)

Santa Claus Decorating a Christmas Tree, 1906 (chromolithograph)
3036225 Santa Claus Decorating a Christmas Tree, 1906 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Santa Claus decorating a Christmas tree)

Santa Lighting Candles on a Christmas Tree, 1915 (screen print)
3035753 Santa Lighting Candles on a Christmas Tree, 1915 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Santa Claus lighting the candles on a Christmas Tree;)

Santa Stuffing Stockings with Toys on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho)
3034920 Santa Stuffing Stockings with Toys on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Happy Family Looking at Gifts in a Store Window on Christmas Eve, 1952 (screen print)
3034758 Happy Family Looking at Gifts in a Store Window on Christmas Eve, 1952 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Two Victorian Girls with Santa Claus, 1900 (chromolithograph)
3034689 Two Victorian Girls with Santa Claus, 1900 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Victorian girls sitting on the lap of Santa Claus by a)

New Years Day in Paris (chromolitho)
1055857 New Years Day in Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Day in Paris)

The Visit of Santa Claus (engraving)
1107940 The Visit of Santa Claus (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of Santa Claus)

Christmas card (colour litho)
981975 Christmas card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Father Christmas filling childrens stockings (chromolitho)
982485 Father Christmas filling childrens stockings (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.