Tag Archives: Clement C. Moore

THE CLAUS THAT REFRESHES

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Dave

In the beginning, Santa Claus was a multi-dimensional figure, that lent itself to multiple interpretations. But in the 1920′s his popular image began to take form…. White Rock Beverages began using the image of Santa Claus to sell Mineral Water … Continue reading →

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WHEN SANTA COMES CALLING: Ask for I.D

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dave

Certificate of Origin. And proof of birth.And a valid driver’s license.And if the gifts were not made by slave and child labor.  A designated driver? Everyone wants a piece of Santa; to rub the belly that spits the golden coins.  … Continue reading →

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SANTA ON THE BUBBLE: When He Was Fab

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dave

Santa on Parole. In the early 1800′s, a man by the name of Washington Irving described the image he had of Santa Claus in a satire of New York. Legend has it that the Dutch had a figure of Saint … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS ZOMBIES: An Undead Yuletide Wish

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Dave

What if Santa Claus was a Zombie? ……..What if instead of elves , zombies were in charge of gift preparation, packaging and delivery…Just how could the happiest day of the year slip into a welter of blood, innards and shambling, … Continue reading →

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