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Jim Shore Santas from Around the World

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Jim Shore Santa figurines and ornaments from around the world

For a warm, country Christmas, you must incorporate some Jim Shore folk art figurines or ornaments in your decorating scheme for Christmas. These Jim Shore Santas from around the world certainly would add to that country Christmas charm.

Jim Shore is a world renown folk artist from South Carolina who incorporates his love of quilts and folk art into his own works of art. His resin art work looks like hand carved wood, and has such beautiful colors and incredible details.

This article highlights his Santas from around the world. What a great gift one would be for someone on your Christmas list. Don't forget yourself - come start a collection or add to one you already have. You won't be disappointed. Any of his figurines are bound to become treasured family favorites passed on for generations.

Canadian Santa

The Santa Claus celebrated in the USA is also celebrated in Canada. Jim Shore's version of a Canadian Santa has him holding a Canadian goose.


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Canadian Santa Figurine 7.25 IN

British Santa

Santa goes by the name of Father Christmas in England, and closely resembles the Santa Claus celebrated in the United States. This rendition of a BritishSanta by Jim Shore has Santa holding a bag with the British flag on the pouch.


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco British Santa Figurine 7.25 IN

To learn more about Jim Shore and his art, visit his web site.

Jim Shore's German Santa

In Germany, the Santa figure is known as Saint Nicholas and actually visits the children on December 6th. Jim Shore's version of a German Santa has him holding a stein and cuckoo clock, well known symbols of German arts and crafts.


Jim Shore Christmas Heartwood Creek from Enesco German Santa Figurine 6.75 IN

Jim Shore's Irish Santa

Santa in Ireland is generally known more as Father Christmas. Jim Shore has created the Irish Santa which reflects the Irish heritage which incorporates Irish shamrocks and the deep greens associated with Ireland.


Jim Shore Christmas Heartwood Creek from Enesco Irish Santa Figurine 7 IN

Italian Santa

Babbo Natale, or Father Christmas, is becoming popular in Italy. However, in earlier times, there was no Santa figure. Italians celebrated an old woman, La Befana, who delivered gifts on Epiphany, January 6th. Jim Shore's Italian Santa has a staff with the leaning tower of Pisa on top.


Jim Shore Italian Santa Figurine

Santas from the Lapland series

Jim Shore has done a series of Lapland Santas which feature reindeers or a staff with antlers. Lapland, Finland now celebrates Santa Claus and even has a Christmas village representing Santa's workshop. He is known as Father Christmas as well.


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Santa Lapland Series Santa Figurine 10-Inch




Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Santa Lapland Series Santa Figurine 10-3/4-Inch




Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Santa Lapland Series Santa Figurine 10-1/2-Inch




Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Lapland Santa with Deer Scene Figurine 10 IN

Read all about the history of Santa Claus in this Wikipedia article.

Russian Santa

In Russia, Santa is known as Father Frost. Jim Shore's Russian Santa features the turrets so familiar in Russian architecture.


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Russian Santa Figurine 7 IN

Jim Shore's Scottish Santa

In Scotland, Santa is known as Father Christmas. What better way to represent the Scottish Santa than with the bagpipes in Jim's Shore's version?


Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Scottish Santa Figurine 6.75 IN

Other Jim Shore Santa figurines

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Individual Santa ornaments from around the world

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Jim Shore Santas With Box Set Of 4 Hanging Ornaments


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Other Jim Shore Santa ornaments

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Books on Santas and Christmas traditions from around the world

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Jim Shore Santas on ebay

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Jim Shore talking about his work

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Be sure to visit my Jim Shore Resource Guide for lots of information on Jim Shore and links to my other Jim Shore articles.

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Aren't these Jim Shore Santas beautiful?

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  • MaggiePowell Feb 23, 2012 @ 6:26 pm | delete
    My mom collects Santas... thanks for the great ideas.
  • AlleyCatLane Feb 23, 2012 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Thanks for the thumb's up.
  • ReviewNook Feb 23, 2012 @ 11:52 am | delete
    My best friends loves Jim Shore. Thanks for a great quality lens!
  • AlleyCatLane Feb 23, 2012 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Hope you will pass it on to your friends. Thanks for stopping by.
  • CruiseReady Dec 1, 2011 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Yes, your selection of Jim Shore Santas is really nice, and the Scottish Santa with the bag pipes is my favorite!
  • Titia Nov 11, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Never knew they existed, but they're cute little fellows.
  • AlleyCatLane Nov 11, 2011 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    Glad you stopped by. Thanks for the thumb's up.
  • blackspanielgallery Nov 7, 2011 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    Nice lens
  • Showpup Nov 2, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Fun to see the wide variety of Santas, yet still done in a similar style.
  • AlleyCatLane Nov 2, 2011 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    Thanks for the visit and thumb's up.
  • CanadaREVIEW Oct 26, 2011 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    WOW@! I had no idea that "Santa" had a unique look right around the globe! "Santa as a Jolly-Fat-Toy making-Red Suit & White bearded guy is amazing with the artistic flare! My favorite is the Polish Santa, he is loaded with beautiful designs & colors!

    The video from youtube on the artist is super, I love hearing people talk about their creations and visions!
  • AlleyCatLane Oct 26, 2011 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Glad you enjoyed the article. Thanks for the thumb's up.
  • TheLittleCardShop Oct 26, 2011 @ 12:03 am | delete
    Jim shore's Santas are lovely! As a Christmas tradition in our family, we get a new Santa figurine for our collection, Jim shore's Santas would be a great addition :) Beautiful page!
  • AlleyCatLane Oct 26, 2011 @ 10:25 am | delete
    Thanks for visiting and the thumb's up, Malu.
  • kinworm Oct 25, 2011 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Wonderful Santa figurines - I love looking at figurines although I don't collect them. My faves are angels.
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Index for Jim Shore's Santas from Around the World

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  1. Canadian Santa
  2. British Santa
  4. Jim Shore's German Santa
  5. Jim Shore's Irish Santa
  6. Italian Santa
  7. Santas from the Lapland series
  9. Russian Santa
  10. Jim Shore's Scottish Santa
  11. Other Jim Shore Santa figurines
  12. Individual Santa ornaments from around the world
  13. Christmas Countdown!
  14. Jim Shore Santas With Box Set Of 4 Hanging Ornaments
  15. Other Jim Shore Santa ornaments
  17. Books on Santas and Christmas traditions from around the world
  18. Jim Shore Santas on ebay
  19. Jim Shore talking about his work
  21. Wow! This article received SquidAngel blessings!
  22. If you enjoyed this article on Jim Shore Santas, please give us a thumb's up
  23. Aren't these Jim Shore Santas beautiful?
  24. A little about the author
  25. Some of my Squidoo articles you may enjoy

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