Once St. Nicholas, known in Poland as Swietgo Mikolaja, makes his visit on December, children and adults throughout the country anxiously await the Christmas holidays. When the first star of the evening appears on Christmas Eve, the long wait ends and Wigilia, the traditional Christmas Eve dinner and celebration, begins. Christmas Day is quietly spent enjoying family and leisure. In contrast, the following day is busy with visiting and extending good wishes for the coming year. This Santa is holding a straw ornament that commemorates the Christmas star. Straw is often used in Polish decorations as a traditional symbol of prosperity. The intricate flower pattern on Santa’s cloak recalls the folk paper-cutting art of Wycinanki that became popular throughout Poland in the 19th century.
Description
- Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Joyce Lyle
- Released: 2007 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $15.00 USA/$19.99 CAN
- Material(s): composite
- Dimensions: 4¾" h.
- SKU: QXG7279
- Produced in: China
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Alternate Versions
Poland
Santas From Around the World
Miniature
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Description
- Artist: Edythe Kegrize and Joyce Lyle
- Released: 2007 (Ornament Premiere)
- Retail Price: $15.00 USA/$19.99 CAN
- Material(s): composite
- Dimensions: 4¾" h.
- SKU: QXG7279
- Produced in: China
- Production Date(s):
Alternate Versions
Poland
Santas From Around the World
Miniature
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