Description
Rat-a-tat-tat. That was the sound that woke the whole house at five o’clock on Christmas morning, the year Antoine received a toy drum. His parents had been warned. His grandparents had laughed at the warning. By lunch, the entire family was marching around the dining table behind him, banging on saucepans, while the dog howled along in what everyone agreed was perfect rhythm.
This little drum captures that joyful racket in porcelain, with toys gathered around it and a tiny removable letter from Santa tucked inside, waiting to be discovered. It is a magical first-Christmas gift, a treasure for a child who has just written their own list to the North Pole, or a sentimental piece for a grandparent’s mantel. Families often bring it out each year and read the little letter aloud before stockings are opened. On a windowsill or beneath a small tree, its cheerful colors fit right in with the season’s decorations. Children are especially fond of checking whether Santa’s letter is still safely in place.
At a glance
- A Christmas drum surrounded by toys
- Comes with a removable letter from Santa
- 1.75 by 1.75 inches across and 2.25 inches tall
- From the Rochard workshop
- Fine porcelain of Limoges, France, painted by hand
Present it with a real handwritten note from Santa folded alongside, and a holiday tradition is born.
