Where did the legend of Santa sliding down chimneys to bring gifts to good boys and girls originate? This scene has been depicted in Christmas decorations for years. Historians are uncertain of the exact origin of that part of the Santa legend, but many different cultures have some version of a Santa figure coming down a chimney bearing gifts for well-behaved children.
In the Norse tradition, the legendary Odin would enter homes through the chimney or fire holes on the solstice. Italian tradition has a gift-giving witch who is covered with soot from her many trips down the chimneys of children’s homes. A European legend tells of Saint Nicholas throwing coins down the chimneys of needy families. Dutch tradition has fairies and elves bringing gifts to children via their chimneys.
But what happens to the families who do not have chimneys? Santa comes in through a window, of course. Christmas decorations of Santa in a chimney are commonplace, but this illuminated display of a jovial Santa popping in through a window is unique. This two-dimensional fabric Santa in a window is bearing a beautifully wrapped Christmas present. Covered with 80 static burn incandescent bulbs, the display measures 1.2 metres x 520mm x 240mm, with a 2 metre lead, and is for indoor or under cover use only.
This may be the year you want to purchase some different Christmas decorations for your home or business. Consider this jolly Santa happily bursting through a window carrying a colourfully wrapped present for some lucky boy or girl. This unusual version of the gift-giving elf may bring years of enjoyment to your family at home or the customers at your business.