Santa Claus Collection

Santa Claus at the Beach
Santa relaxing on an Australian beach with his feet up

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Engraving by Thomas Nast

Surfing Santas, surfboards, Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA

Father Christmas - riding bicycle through beech woodland - coverd in snow and ice Digital Manipulation
USH-4674-M Father Christmas - riding bicycle through beech woodland - coverd in snow and ice Fagus sylvatica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov
Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Petrov, Alexa (Late 13th century). Russian icon painting. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Christmas Santas walking across Shibuya crossing, Shibuya ward, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls
FEU-631 Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Christmas Santas meeting at Hachiko dog meeting point, Shibuya ward, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls
FEU-644-c Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Europe, Finland, tourists visiting Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi

Father Christmas pulling a cracker, 1922
Father Christmas pulling a cracker with a child at a Christmas party, 1922

Merry Christmas written on a beach. Santa hat on the sand. Summer in Australia

Father Christmas - on bicycle cycling past Fir Trees covered in snow Digital Manipulation
ME-2563-M Father Christmas - on bicycle cycling past Fir Trees covered in snow Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Advertising Santas Grotto
Father Christmas and guests in a 1920s car on Chichesters West Street (outside the main Post Office). Advertising the grotto at Morants Department Store

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Santa Claus coming down the chimney. Line engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast (1840-1902)

Russ Abbot comedian December 1986 dressed at Santa Claus holding Christmas cracker © mirrorpix

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater in Washington, D.C. 8 December 1921

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again. Engraving by Thomas Nast, 1878

Advertisement from an American magazine, 1968
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN AD. Advertisement from an American magazine, 1968

The annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Asia, Japan, Hakodate. Santa Claus in Japan

Pears Annual, Christmas 1896 (colour litho)
2775516 Pears Annual, Christmas 1896 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears Annual)

Krampus and St. Nicholas from the journal of Carl Baumann written 1813-25 (w / c)
XAM77348 Krampus and St. Nicholas from the journal of Carl Baumann written 1813-25 (w/c) by Paumgarrten, Franz (19th century); Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

PETERS JUL, c1870. Peters Jul (Peters Christmas), a Danish childrens story published at Copenhagen, c1870

Danish disco dancer Sis Pedersen displayed rather more of herself than planned as she limbered up for the world disco dancing championship to be held in London December 1979

Santa Claus village, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293252 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Nicholas rewards the good children)

Santa Claus on his sleigh pulled by a reindeer, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
FGL5496800 Santa Claus on his sleigh pulled by a reindeer, c.1900 (chromolithograph); Fototeca Gilardi.

As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing
FGL5484421 As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing; Fototeca Gilardi.

Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard
BAL12951 Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard; Private Collection.

Santa Claus and his reindeer, 1903 (print)
1810204 Santa Claus and his reindeer, 1903 (print); (add.info.: Couverture in : The Sphere, USA, 12/1903.); Photo © CCI.

President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884
1576750 President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884; (add.info.: A moment of anxiety, who is going to get left?' President Cleveland as Santa Claus standing in front of a fireplace where stockings)

Merry Santa with gifts in his arms (dolls) under the snowflakes. Postcard, circa 1900
FGL5496717 Merry Santa with gifts in his arms (dolls) under the snowflakes. Postcard, circa 1900; Fototeca Gilardi.

Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883
3478440 Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, standing outside in the snow)

Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving)
5310014 Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log)

A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph)
1126043 A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father Christmas with Bells, Victorian card
BAL9776 Father Christmas with Bells, Victorian card; Private Collection.

Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving)
8632079 Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646646 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two children kissing Santa Claus. American postcard, early 20th century
FGL5496722 Two children kissing Santa Claus. American postcard, early 20th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Merry Christmas, depicting Santa Claus delivering gifts to children. 1/1/1899 (chromolithograph)
5615993 Merry Christmas, depicting Santa Claus delivering gifts to children. 1/1/1899 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

Children in hospital with toys supplied by the Santa Claus society. 1890 (engraving)
5615981 Children in hospital with toys supplied by the Santa Claus society. 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

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)

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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.