A new addition to our home this year brings an opportunity to spread out the annual Santa Celebration. I posted about metamorphosizing the new Sideboard here and the 2010 Santasation here (last year they were spread out around the house.) So, it was with great delight that as I unpacked each Santa, like greeting an old friend, I was able to put them all together on our Arts & Crafts Sideboard.
"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus."
- Francis Pharcellus Church, from the most reprinted newspaper editorial
"Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind... and that's what's been changing. That's why I'm glad I'm here, maybe I can do something about it."
~Kris Kringle, Miracle on 34th Street
"Look Doris, someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile."
~ Fred Gailey, Miracle on 34th Street
This Santa found his way into my heart because of his regal, Nordic look.
"All my life I've wondered something, and now's my chance to find out. I'm going to find the answer to a question that's puzzled the world for centuries. Does Santa Claus sleep with his whiskers outside or in?"
~Fred Gailey, The Miracle on 34th Street
~Susan Walker, The Miracle on 34th Street
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I believe -- favorite movie -- the old one with Maureen Ohara and Natalie Wood -- none of the new ones but I didn't know it was a book. Your Santas are all amazing -- my favorite is the first one!
ReplyDeleteOh my! What lovely Santas and that side board is amazing. You've done such a wonderful job. Your post is great. Thanks for stopping by Shadymont and leaving your sweet comments. I'm your newest follower.
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Kathy
Hi, CJ. Thanks for commenting on my "real" table--I thought there might be others who felt the same. I love your Santa post. I have a little collection of them; in fact, my husband and I just bought one ($8 at an antique shop!) today. So nothing fancy, but he struck my fancy :). I just did a post on Christmas vignettes you might enjoy. Merry Christmas to you and yours. And yes, he IS a gem...for poinsettias and just who he is. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove love your santa post soo soo cute...they look like you have treasured them too...thanks for sharing...I am a new follower of yours...phyllis
ReplyDeleteCJ, your Santa collection is amazing! What a beautiful display on your gorgeous sideboard! It's perfect for showcasing this wonderful collection. Love!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your Santa collection is so warm and inviting! Thanks for bringing this post to Seasonal Sundays.
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Love your Santa collection, CJ! Their faces are so expressive.
ReplyDeleteI wish you would add a feed burner to your side bar. That way when you do a new post we get alerted by email. If you come over for a visit you will see it on my sidebar and you can get it from there.
I see you have joined my party. Love this beautiful sideboard and the wonderful collection of Santas.
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