Description
Long ago, in the mountain villages of the Savoie, people said Father Christmas did not always wear red. On the coldest nights, when the stars were sharp and the snow squeaked underfoot, he came down from the peaks in a coat the color of glacier ice, steering a simple wooden sled. He stopped at the edge of each hamlet, left parcels at the chapel door and was gone before the bells rang midnight. Only the shepherds’ dogs ever saw him, and they never told.
This box celebrates that quieter, wintry version of Santa. Dressed in blue and riding a wooden sled, he has the feel of a European folk tale, perfect for anyone who loves traditional Christmas imagery a little off the beaten path. It is a thoughtful present for a skier, a lover of mountain chalets, or a collector looking for a Santa that stands apart from the crowd. Display it on a mantel with pinecones and candles, or near a window that frames a snowy view.
Piece details
- A Santa design dressed in blue
- Santa rides on a wooden sled
- Blue coat and wooden sled are both the work of a Limoges painter’s brush, in France
- Fitted with a hinged lid
- A traditional, folk-inspired Christmas subject
Pair it with a cup of hot chocolate and a ski-trip photo for the winter sports enthusiast in your life.
