Michael Garland: Santa Claus and the Children

Artist: Michael Garland
1952 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1995
Image Size: 17.75 by 20.25 inches
Overall Size: 20 by 23 inches
Medium: Oil on Cold Press Illustration Board

Children of all ages eagerly await the annual visit of a jolly old gent named Santa Claus. But it wasn't always that way. St. Nicholas was once revered as the protector of sailors, merchants and scholars, as well as of children. More recently, he became the patron saint of Greece and Sicily. He has even been known as St. Nicholas of Bari because, after his remains were stolen, they were taken to that Italian city. When Dutch immigrants brought their Sinter Klaas to America, it wasn't long before he was transformed into the robust fellow today called Santa Claus. Now, instead of bringing gifts on his December 6th feast day, he makes a command appearance at chimneys everywhere on Christmas Eve. And while his role as patron of sailors and scholars is largely forgotten, children and merchants alike warmly thank Santa each and every Christmas.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the U.S. 32¢ Victorian Christmas stamps issued September 30, 1995.

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