Sian has been hosting Storytelling Sunday for quite some time, but this is the first time I’ve joined in. She has a theme for the year, and I’m excited to tell the stories of some of my precious belongings. You can read more about Storytelling Sunday here, and link up your story here.
My old-fashioned Santa wasn’t the first precious object I thought of when I read about Sian’s plans for Storytelling Sunday this year. But as I put away Christmas decorations yesterday, I decided that he would be my first item to share.
Santa was one of the first major purchases I made for our collection of Christmas decorations. Tracy was selling jewelry at a craft fair for his father, and Sarah, who was just a toddler, and I went up to pay him a visit. When I saw this Santa at one of the booths, I was immediately smitten. I loved his kind eyes,
his darling sack of toys,
and the cute Christmas tree tucked under his arm.
Sadly, the price tag was too high for our budget at that time, so I wandered on. When we got back to the jewelry table, Tracy asked if there was anything out there worth seeing, so I told him about the Santa. He handed me the cash and said, “Go get it.” I’ve always treasured this Santa, and he’s had a prime spot in the living room ever since, some thirty years now.
He is adorable!! I love his face and I am glad that you shared him with us before he went away for another year.
The Santa really is gorgeous and I can see why you loved it. But the true “precious” in the story was Tracy handing you the funds to buy it. Can I borrow him to give my tightwad hubby some lessons???
Oh – I can see how you fell for him – so pleased you shared him before he “hibernated” for another year. J xx
Aaaah what a lovely story of a generous gift. I think that is the nicest Santa I have seen – and who would think he was 30 years old? You obviously give himg reat care all year round!
Hi,
Loved your story and love your photography skills! Thanks for sharing. Happy 2013. Cheers from Bordeaux, France
He really is gorgeous,Karen….and certainly doesn’t look 30 years old.
Karen, it’s an absolute pleasure to have you with us this year! A very warm welcome.
He is such a fine fellow – his kind eyes were the first thing I noticed about him too and he’s looking so good on his thirty years I’m not at all surprised that he remains precious in your family. That’s a really lovely story to start off 2013. Thank you
How lovely to see you here. I love your Santa and the story that goes with him. I have so many Christmas treasures that I absolutely love to get out each year each with their own stories. A perfect start to you ‘Precious’ journey. x
Oh he really is a lovely looking Santa, and what a kind man to give you the money.
I’ve gone with a similar vein too! Such a cutie!
What a kind looking Santa x
Many thanks for sharing your story.
I too was very struck by his eyes :). There’s a kindly wisdom there, someone who has seen much in the way of human experience, I thought. The details are also lovely: I just wanted to unpack that intriguing sack!
He is absolutely gorgeous and I’m so pleased you managed to get him, who wouldn’t want him in their living room over Christmas 🙂
Oh what a kind looking old gent, I’m glad you shared him before he went away until next Advent. What a sweetie your husband was to know when to splurge too!
He is a lovely Santa and looks well cared for, too! No wonder he has a place of honor in your living room at Christmas.
He’s a wonderful Santa! We collect Santas & have quite a few, but I don’t think any of them have such a great bag of mini toys.
He’s a cutie! I love Santas. I have a couple but lacking any decent storage I have never been able to make a really collection of them
He is adorable, Karen! And I love the story to go with him. What a lovely treasure to have in your Christmas collection!
Such a lovely story and your photographs of him are just gorgeous. He looks a very wise old Santa, so very precious. It must be a joy to bring him out each year.
Very cool! Love your Santa’s eyes too!
What an awesome man you married! That’s my favorite part of your story.
Rinda
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