From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This partial spread depicts various European immigrants bringing their varied Christmas traditions with them to America.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image depicts the Roman festival of Saturnalia.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image depicts Saint Nicholas hiding gold coins in a peasant’s sock to help fund a dowry for his daughter.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image depicts the German myth Christkind aiding the original Christmas myth of Baby Jesus in bringing gifts to villagers. The building’s open space will contain the corresponding text from that page.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image shows some of the origins of the Santa we know today, from the Greek God Thor to Father Christmas to today’s agreed upon Santa.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image depicts the Roman Pope Julius I declaring December 25th as Jesus’ birthday.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image depicts the Roman Emperor Constantine freeing Saint Nicholas from prison
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This partial spread depicts various European immigrants bringing their varied Christmas traditions with them to America.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This image is about modern day origin stories.
From a work for hire book about the history of Santa Claus. This is a spot for the title page, a cheeky nod to the iconic Evolution of Man sequence.