Description
Santa Claus is only one face of winter. Who comes to the door when the year turns? In one place, a saint. In another, a broom-riding visitor, thirteen mischievous guests, or a winter grandfather with a companion at his side.
100 SANTAS is a visual atlas of the figures and traditions that gather around Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany. Meet Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, La Befana, Joulupukki, Ded Moroz, the Icelandic Yule Lads, and many others beyond the familiar red suit. Across 100 illustrated two-page features, each newly created portrait stands beside a concise, researched account of the custom behind it: the clothing, companions, gifts, dates, and places that make each tradition distinct.
Rich in atmosphere and made for browsing, this 232-page illustrated hardcover invites readers to see the winter season through many cultural lenses. The portraits are contemporary artistic reconstructions, not archival photographs.
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