Standing St. Nicholas

Name/Title

Standing St. Nicholas

Context

St. Nicholas was known for his generosity, but how did that evolve into Santa Claus delivering toys to millions of children at Christmas? The Autobiography of Santa Claus (1994) argues that toys bring joy to children. While children need food to survive, food is ephemeral, because once eaten, it is gone. Toys give joy to children, nourishing their souls for years.

Acquisition

Accession

2017.03

Source or Donor

Toni Wirth

Acquisition Method

Gift