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Ching Chang Claus -
China There were no stories this year. Sold Out |
Hans Von Claus -
Germany Sold Out |
Jangle Claus - Ireland Sold Out |
Jingle Claus - England Sold Out |
Kris Kringle Claus -
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Nicholai Claus -
Russia There were no stories this year. Sold Out |
Noel Claus - Belgium Sold Out |
Pierre Claus - France Sold Out |
Rudy Claus - Austria Sold Out |
Yule Claus - Germany Sold Out |
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Cedric Claus - England Cedric lives in London England and is very pleased with himself. He has just convinced his faithful dog Churchill not to howl when Big Ben chimes midnight. Sold Out |
Mario Claus - Italy Mario is a very simpatico gentleman from Venice Italy. He likes visitors and often invites people he meets in the town square out to his villa for wine and good conversation. Sold Out |
Matts Claus - Sweden Matts is from Stockholm Sweden. When he isn't playing tennis he is looking after his pet cats Lars and Kristina. Sold Out |
Sven Claus - Norway Sven lights the way in Oslo, Norway. He enjoys wearing his regal ermine trimmed coat and hat through the cold Norwegian winters. Sold Out |
Vander Claus - Holland Vander is from the Netherlands. He makes many toys for the children of Amsterdam and for them always is careful to keep his thumbs in the dikes of life. Sold Out |
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Benjamin Claus -
Israel Benjamin is from Israel. A woodcarver by trade he spends most of his time carving wooden animals for his children. He already has completed most of the animals Noah had on his ark. Sold Out |
Boris Claus - Russia Boris lives in Russia. He was very happy to see the Bolsheviks go. His trusty husky Smirnoff was too. Now they both smile more; but times are hard. Sold Out |
Samuel Claus - USA Samuel lives in the good old USA. He has stars in his eyes as do many Americans and loves teddy bears. Sam believes that the world needs more human teddy bears. Sold Out |
Mitch Claus - Ireland Mitch lives in Wales. Children follow Mitch wherever he goes for he is constantly giving dolls and toys to girls and boys. Sold Out |
Duncan Claus -
Scotland Duncan lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Birds flock to Duncan because he sings to them and always carries a pocketful of bird seed. His favorite bird is a cardinal named McKenzie. Sold Out |
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Mickey Claus - Ireland Mickey hails from County Cork, Ireland. He loves the forests and spends much time there indulging his sweet tooth and carving little evergreen trees. Sold Out |
Jacques Claus - France Jacques lives in Marseilles, France. His father was a sea captain who sailed the Mediterranean. He had an unusual hobby - collecting mice - and when he died he left Jacques Marie De Sole, who follows Jacques wherever he goes. Sold Out |
Stu Claus - Poland Stu is from Warsaw, Poland. He can't stand clutter or dust and carries his straw broom everywhere to keep everything tidy. Those who are neat get more presents from Stu. Sold Out |
Terry Claus - Denmark Terry is from Copenhagen, Denmark. He dresses warmly for protection from the damp and cold Danish winters. His pet goose "Gooseberry" loves to snuggle against Terry's coat hoping never to be Christmas dinner. Sold Out |
Jose Claus - Spain Jose lives in Barcelona, Spain. Whenever he rings his bell his faithful burro Rudolita comes running to help Jose deliver Christmas Treats. Sold Out |
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Bjorn Claus - Sweden Bjorn is from Kristianstad, Sweden. He loves the sunshine and his daises remind all to look at the brighter side of life. Sold Out |
Franz Claus -
Switzerland Franz lives in a housle on the side of an alpine hill in Heiden, Switzerland. He likes to play in the snow with his friends Katrin and Ule and every Christmas builds a special snowman for them. Sold Out |
Otto Claus - Germany Otto lives in Wiesbaden, Germany. His great grandfather was a Prussian general who loved to have his men march to drums. Every Christmas Otto marches along the Rhine beating his drum and distributing toys to the delight of girls and boys. |
Ryan Claus - Canada Ryan moved from County Cork, Ireland to Newfoundland, Canada at an early age where his father found work as a fisherman. Now Ryan and his trusty Labrador Luke spend a lot of time on the docks trying to be fishers of men. |
Vito Claus - Italy Vito is from Sorrento, Italy where the blue Mediterranean gently laps the rock laden beach. A woodcarver by trade, he has just carved a set of alphabet blocks for his granddaughter Roberta. |
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1993 |
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William Claus - USA Special Edition William believes that baseball builds character and promotes peace. William would rather play baseball than anything. William says, "Those who keep their eyes on the ball get ahead in this world." Sold Out |
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Ivan Claus - Russia Ivan Claus lives south of Archangel, Russia. His pet bear Romanoff was a great help to Ivan when his sleigh got stuck in the snow three years ago. Romanoff pushed the sleigh out of the snow and has followed Ivan wherever he goes ever since. |
Desmond Claus -
England Desmond Claus was born in London, England where he lives with his pet bluebird Buckingham. Bucky loves to fly over Buckingham Palace every Christmas and land on the fur hat of the Captain of the Queen's Grenadier Guards, who pretends not to see him. This delights all the people who come to see the changing of the guard. |
Angus Claus - Scotland Angus Claus is from Aberdeen, Scotland where he and his pet scotty McNeill raise Aberdeen Angus cattle on a nearby ranch. Angus plays checkers with the Lord Mayor of Aberdeen every Tuesday night and McNeill entertains by dancing on his hind legs when he hears the Lord Mayor's bagpipes played on his CD. Sold Out |
Wilhelm Claus -
Holland Wilhelm Claus is from the seaport of Rotterdam, Holland where mice are plentiful. His faithful cat Toodles loves to catch mice, except for Petite Pierre who is Wilhelm's pet mouse given to him by Jacques Claus' father after a voyage from Marseilles in 1988. |
Gord Claus - Canada Gord Claus lives in the North Woods of Canada where the winters are very cold. Claire, one of Gord's favorite loons, stays with Gord throughout the winter and can be heard in the spring at a nearby golden pond. Sold Out |
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1994 |
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Winston Claus - England Special Edition Winston from London, England is proud to be British and knows that although the sun now sets on the British Empire, the civility and rich heritage of his people are treasures to be savored. Sold Out |
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Butch Claus - USA There are Butch Clauses all over the United States who are firemen when not being Santas. Butch's pet Dalmatian Trusty, goes to all the fires and knows that Butch is a man of great courage. |
Stach Claus - Poland Stach Claus lives in Gdansk, Poland where the winds from the Baltic Sea are cold in the winter. Ole Stach loves the snow but likes to keep warm with a drink of hot cider and a good story. |
Tomba Claus - South
Africa Tomba Claus lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his brave lion Leopold. They know that all the world is watching their country and hoping that they have the wisdom and courage to nurture individual initiative and freedom so the people will maintain and increase their country's wealth. |
Raymond Claus -
Galapagos Islands Raymond lives in the Galapagos Islands with his parrot Echo. Echo and Raymond are very thankful for the beauty of all the plants, birds and animals they live with and do all they can to maintain the natural beauty of their islands. |
Lars Claus - Norway Lars Claus lives in Lillehammer, Norway. He's glad that things are back to normal after the Olympic games so he can concentrate on his salmon fishing which he loves. Lars is famous for his lefsa and salmon roll he cooks every week. |
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1995 |
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Timothy Claus - Ireland Special Edition Timothy Claus lives on the banks of the river Shannon in Limerick, Ireland with his gnome Shenanigan. Shenanigan knows not to get too far out of line because Timothy carries a big Shellelagh. Sold Out |
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Gunther Claus -
Germany Gunther Claus lives outside Stuttgart, on Hansel & Gretel Street near the Black Forest. Gunther has a sweet tooth for his candy canes and his famous Lebkuchen cookies. His dog, Reinhart guides the children through the forest to Gunther's gingerbread house where they are given candy and presents. Sold Out |
Sean Claus - Ireland Sean is very proud to be an Irish Santa. He lives in the old part of Dublin and every Christmas gives away little red wagon loads of teddy bears to the children who come running after him. Sold Out |
Zorba Claus - Greece Zorba Claus, when not playing Santa, takes care of the fish which sometime get stranded on the beach on the Greek Island of Mykanos. His cat, Demetrius always wants to play with them, but naturally the fish do not like this at all! Sold Out |
Manuel Claus - Mexico Manuel and his pet mouse, Picolito live on the Yucatan Peninsula where the sun is very intense, so Manuel needs a big sombrero. At Christmas, he hides presents in his hat to surprise the children of the village. Sometimes Picolito gnaws his way into the packages looking for cookies. |
Rene Claus - France Rene Claus with his poodle, Hermes now lives in Bordeaux where the climate is milder than his native Paris. But every Christmas he and Hermes go back to the City of Lights to bring presents to all the small and big children. Rene loves to give a good bottle of Bordeaux to his favorite grownups. Hermes would rather have a tasty bone. |
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1996 |
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Palmer Claus - USA Special Edition Palmer Claus, an avid golfer, just retired to Aberdeen, North Carolina, to be near his favorite golf course in Pinehurst. One day he hopes to play 18 holes with his namesake Arnold. Sold Out |
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James Blaine Claus -
England James Blaine is a gentleman from Hastings, England, where he lives with wife Ellen, and his golden retriever, Reggie. James Blaine loves to hit tennis balls for Reggie to retrieve. Reggie especially loves to go swimming for the balls down by the creek, then shake near Ellen who doesn't like this a bit. Sold Out |
MacDonald Claus -
Scotland MacDonald lives in St. Andrews, Scotland where he has perfected the Big Mac golf club. So powerful is McDonald with his club that he can drive a ball all the way from the 18th tee into the Clubhouse. |
Wenceslas Claus - The
Czech Republic Good King Wenceslas lived in the 10th century in the Bohemian Forest near Prague in what is now the Czech Republic. In those days the common people were prohibited from cutting firewood in the forests, so King Wenceslas spent many days every December cutting firewood for the people as Christmas presents to them. For good luck he always included a ladybug with each bundle of firewood. Wenceslas was known throughout the land as a good king and the ladybugs liked him a lot. Sold Out |
Gustav Claus - Sweden Gustav lives in Kristinehamn, Sweden with Chick, his pet chick-a-dee. Gustav skis down the nearby mountains calling "Chick Chick Chick-a-dee", and it's all Chick can do to keep up with Gustav and land on his cap at the end of each run. Sold Out |
Lorenzo Claus - Italy Lorenzo loves to grow tomatoes in his native Ferrara, Italy. Peter, Lorenzo's pet rabbit, prefers carrots which Lorenzo also grows and gives to Peter one at a time when he is good. Sold Out |
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1997 |
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Bowline Claus - USA Special Edition Bowline Claus lives in the delightful resort village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio on the Bass Islands in western Lake Erie. Before he retired, Bowline was an iron ore boat captain sailing the Great Lakes, but now he enjoys sailing his 48" Hinckley with his granddaughter Trish and other friends. Sold Out |
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Wolfgang Claus -
Austria Wolfgang lives in Salzburg, Austria. He always hums tunes from Mozart when he gives out Christmas presents, but when he goes to his secluded little lake in the forest, he skates to the music of Strauss. |
Nickelson Claus -
Antarctica Nickelson is originally from New Zealand, but now lives in Antarctica because he thinks there should be a Santa at the South Pole too. His new friends Pen and Gwyn make sure he doesn't fall into ice cracks during the long winter nights. Sold Out |
Alexander Claus -
Russia Alexander loves the Faberge egg his grandfather Nicholai got from Peter Carl Faberge himself. However, Alexander knows that there are many things more precious than gold and jewels. Sold Out |
Marcel Claus - Belgium Marcel has been a Santa for many, many years and is known to give away wonderful boxes of chocolate. It made him laugh that everyone called his new Labrador puppy Godiva, before he even got a chance to name her. |
Vasco Claus - Portugal Vasco has always been a big fan of the F.C. Benfica, the famous Futball Club of Lisbon. Every time they win he celebrates with a sip of vintage port. Last year he got his secret Christmas wish - an autographed futball (soccer ball) from all the players. |
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1998 |
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Reinhart Claus - USA Special Edition Originally a flatlander, Reinhart now lives in Vermont where he is known to tell hundreds of Old World Santa Stories. Reinhart loves maple syrup and uses so much that the beautiful Vermont fall foliage sticks to his coat. |
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Andersen Claus -
Denmark Andersen lives in Anborg, Denmark and loves teddy bears. Every year he travels to the Steiff factory in Germany to pick out the cuddliest bears to give away as gifts. |
Daniel Claus - USA Daniel and his Husky, Blitz, love the outdoors and the snow. They travel all over the northern part of Alaska and at Christmas time they surprise the people in Point Barrow with a sled full of presents. |
Richard Claus - Wales Richard Claus lives in a little town in Wales that is too difficult to spell. He loves animals and just adores his cat, which he named after his favorite princess. Sold Out |
Jan Claus - The
Netherlands Jan Claus lives near Amsterdam, where his flower gardens are protected by big dykes. Even though it is unusual, he grows poinsettias because he knows that people around the world love them for Christmas. |
Claude Claus -
Switzerland Claude lives in Zermatt at the foot of the famous Matterhorn. He got the idea of Christmas stockings from his relative in America and stuffs them with the best wine from Kirsch for fondue. Sold Out |
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1999 |
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Gillespie Claus - Canada Special Edition Gillespie is from Canada and lives most of the year in Churchill on the Hudson Bay. He loves to fly fish for trout, but mostly likes to play cards with his fishing buddies. Sold Out |
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Juan Carlos Claus - Spain Juan Carlos is from Seville in the south of Spain, where he lives like a king. His favorite Christmas tradition is to serve local fruits and nuts, always paired with a glass of sherry. Sold Out |
Matilda Claus - Australia Matilda Claus II lives in Sydney, Australia where she plays first violin in the Sydney Symphony. In 1999, she too grew tired of just waltzing around the country and decided to go to Santa School where she finished first in her class. Sold Out |
Noki Claus -
Finland Noki Claus and his special snowman Suomi live in the snowy north of Helsinki, Finland. Noki keeps up with the times with his cell phone, and checks which children are naughty and which ones are nice. Sold Out |
Stewart Claus -
Scotland Stewart Claus fondly remembers sinking his last putt in Pinehurst to win the U.S. Open. |
Patrick Claus - Ireland Patrick lives in Limerick, Ireland with his Irish Setter, Clover. Clover gets excited whenever visitors come and loves to lick them in the face although some are not pleased. Sold Out |
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Karl Claus - Germany Special Edition Karl lives high in the Bavarian Alps with Bear, his St. Bernard. They constantly are on the lookout for lost souls and do all they can to help. Sold Out |
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David Claus - Israel David is a revered leader from Hebron. Each year he gives presents to the children of Israel who show courage through kindness for their fellow man, irrespective of their differences. Sold Out |
Maurice Claus -
Monaco Maurice Claus loves car racing. So much so that he lives in Monte Carlo on his small yacht and does nothing but attend European auto races during the spring and summer. Sold Out |
Peppa Claus - Jamaica Peppa Claus lives in Jamaica where he and his pet parrot, Picolo, always serve their guests roast chicken flavored with the famous native Pick-a-Peppa sauce. |
Skip Claus - Nova
Scotia Skip Claus lives in Nova Scotia where he loves to fish for salmon. He just caught a big one which made the cold, wet trip worthwhile. |
Giuseppe Claus -
Italy Giuseppe Claus lives near the Vatican in Rome with his two beagles, Pent and Repent. He once met Pope John Paul while on a walk with his dogs. Sold Out |
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2001 |
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Stan Claus - Poland Stan Claus lives in Warsaw, where his parents taught him to always be tidy. Stan gives extra presents to children who keep their rooms neat and clean. |
Sam Claus - USA
(Philadelphia) Special Edition Sam Claus lives in Philadelphia near the liberty bell. He does not take for granted that he is an American, enjoying many freedoms that citizens of other countries can only dream of. He is especially proud to be a descendent of Samuel Adams, a Great American Patriot. Sold Out |
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Henre´ Claus -
France Henre´ Claus is a baker from Paris, France. Every year he looks forward to the annual city-wide baking competition. His specialty is gingerbread but he is particularly fond of his star-shaped butter cookies. It reminds him of the Star that led three wise men to Bethlehem. Sold Out |
Manfred Claus -
England Manfred Claus lives in the farmlands of southwest England. Since retiring from parliament, he spends most of his free time in the great outdoors. His dog, Winston, loves to flush quail from the bushes for his master during their annual hunting trip. Sold Out |
Ludwig Claus -
Liechtenstein Ludwig Claus lives in Lichtenstein, a very small country located in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. He loves to read letters from all the children of Lichtenstein, but only the good ones make it onto his list. Sold Out |
Kofi Claus - Ghana Kofi Claus is the Ambassador of Peace for his homeland nation of Ghana. During a humanitarian trip to South Africa, he was given a giraffe named Durban by a good friend of his. Durban's long neck symbolizes mankind's ability to reach out to each other in our search for peace and prosperity. Sold Out |
Ichiro Claus - Japan Ichiro Claus is from Kobe, Japan. During the spring and summer months Ichiro loves to play sports. His favorite is baseball because it doesn't interfere with his winter job. |
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Leif Claus - Norway Leif Claus is a fisherman from Norway. He enjoys the salty air and navigating the rough North Sea. Thor, his Norwegian Forest Cat, is always by his side, ready to lend a helping hand. Although, sometimes it seems he's too willing to help. Sold Out |
George Claus - USA Special Edition George Claus is proud to be from the USA. Although he believes in loving thy neighbor and recognizing the sovereignty of all nations, he knows that true peace can never be realized without a strong military. Sold Out |
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Pedro Claus - Brazil Pedro Claus came to Brazil many, many years ago as a missionary. Even though his house north of Brasilia now has electricity he loves to turn off the lights on Christmas night. He exchanges handmade gifts with his guests and they all open them by the light of a humble candle. After they open their presents they sing hymns into the night. |
Zulu Claus
- So. Africa Zulu Claus operates a Bed and Breakfast near the Lesotho border in South Africa. Last year he received a visit from an old friend, Kofi Claus, from Ghana. He was so happy to see Kofi that he gave him a baby giraffe as a welcoming gift. In return for the wonderful gift, Kofi sent Zulu a monkey. His name is Ferrari because he's VERY fast into the kitchen when dinner is served. Sold Out |
Berg Claus
- Sweden Berg Claus lives in Uppsala, where he grows Christmas trees. Every day he walks his farm and talks to his trees, so they will grow strong and straight. The one he's holding must be replanted so it can have more room to grow. He loves to watch families come and choose one of his beautiful trees to have in their homes for the holidays. |
Werner
Claus - Germany Werner Claus lives in Hamburg where he is seen most of the time at the harbor, watching the ships come and go. His dachshund, Maxi, greets all the boats by wagging his tail. The bigger the boat, the faster the wag. If they blow their horn, Maxi lets out a bark in return. Sold Out |
Ming Claus
- China Ming Ching Claus is from the Yuenan province. He is a very artistic person and loves to wrap gifts. He is an accomplished singer, too. Every year during the winter festival, his entire village gathers around his house hoping Ming Ching will sing for them. The children always plead with him, "Sing Ming Ching, please sing!" |
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Ramon Claus - Cuba Ramon has the beat in his blood! Besides being a "Santa Magnifico" he is also a master drummer, sometimes playing with the National Salsa Band. Sold Out |
Garth Claus - Austria Garth Claus never gets cold! He wears Lederhosen all year 'round. Being a patriotic Austrian he proudly gives genuine Austrian crystals as Christmas gifts to those that have been especially good. |
Vijay Claus - India Vijay Claus enjoys immense popularity in his native city of Agra. During Christmas, he donates big pink chocolate Taj Mahals to all the local orphanages. The kids look forward to his big treat every year. |
Homer Claus - Greece Homer is thrilled that the Olympics are finally coming back to their original home in Greece. Although he's a bit too out of shape to compete in the games, he's looking forward to being a torch bearer at the opening ceremonies. Sold Out |
Martin Claus - USA Martin Claus looks for the true meaning of Christmas in the "Good Book" and is known far and wide for his great sermons every Sunday. Only his closest friends know that Martin is also one of the best joke tellers around! |
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Leandro Claus - Phillippines Leandro Claus is from Baguio City, high up in the mountains of Luzon Island. Leandro grows his own sugar cane and makes the best candy canes in all of the Pacific. He uses a recipe handed down to him from his ancestors. His candy canes have a strong peppermint taste with a hint of banana. It’s a favorite Christmas treat among Baguio City children. |
Jamal Claus - Turkey Jamal Claus is from Ankara. He and his son, Kermin make Christmas carpets and kilims (tapestries.) He uses his magical “Christmas Tree” carpet to fly around Turkey on Christmas night. He delights in dropping presents to the good children of Ankara. |
Campbell Claus - Scotland Campbell Claus is from County Argyll and his “Heart is Highland” as they say in his beautiful country. He loves to play golf even when the course is rocky. “Provides for a wee bit better challenge, that’s all,” he says. Campbell teaches golf to the local children and during Christmas, he gives them all red and green Christmas golf balls just to see the smiles on their faces. |
Pavel Claus - Czech Republic Pavel Claus is from Harrachov, located within the Giant Mountains to the north. He is from Central Europe’s most famous glass blowing family. Every year he works hard to make sure everyone in the area has a hand made, hand painted glass blown ornament for their Christmas tree. Harrachov residents are proud of the Sipek family and their artistic accomplishments. |
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Joe Claus - USA Joe Claus brings mail to all the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen on the front lines, defending the world from evil. He takes his job very seriously because to him, each letter presents the love, pride and incredible respect most Americans have for their men and women in uniform. |
Christian Claus - England
Special Edition No one is exempt from the watchful eye of Christian Claus. Christian is a Judge and is in charge of the “naughty/nice” books listing all of England’s children. He’s got records dating back to the 14th century. If you’ve been naughty, he knows. But nothing pleases him more than to read about all the nice things kids do. Sold Out |
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Chin Claus - South Korea Chin Claus is the guardian of his village. He sees that the inhabitants are safe throughout the holiday season. Being an old softie, Chin likes to leave small gifts around the village for Children to discover. |
Ibraheem Claus - Iraq Ibraheem Claus is priest and a cobbler from Baghdad. The townsfolk know him as the friendly old man who helps them fix their souls and soles. At Christmas, he secretly delivers to each Baghdad family his traditional Iraqi dish of koleicha, made from his own family's ancient recipe. No one can figure out where it comes from each year. |
Igor Claus - Ukraine Igor Claus delivers his exquisitely embroidered Christmas costumes under Christmas trees in Kiev. For hundreds of years, Kiev has been the embroidery capital of Ukraine. Igor always carries his pipe with him, leaving cinnamon smelling magical smoke rings wafting in the air of every home he visits. Sold Out |
Malcolm Claus - England Malcolm Claus magically appears at Christmas parties all around England, much to the delight and astonishment of all the children. From his bag of tricks, he pulls presents for all the good boys and girls then disappears as quickly as he arrived. |
Tommy Claus - USA Tommy Claus has always loved to ski. Every Christmas eve, Tommy straps on his candy cane skis and swooshes down the mountain, decorating doors of every home he skis past with a festive holiday wreath. Sold Out |
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2006 |
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Mugo Claus - Kenya Mugo Claus visits the many remote villages of Kenya accompanied by his lion, Muenda. Together they help many people make the traditional Christmas journey to see their family. Before leaving the village, Mugo decorates the door of the church with balloons and green plants. Sold Out |
Enrico Claus - Italy Special Edition Enrico Claus is delighted to be a holder of Italy's Olympic Torch. He carries the torch with him, lighting his way as he sleds from village to village delivering gifts to children. While he's at each child's house, Enrico checks to make sure their Yule Log is still burning through the night. Sold Out |
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Dietrich - Luxembourg Those in Luxembourg know Dietrich Claus quite well, for he is the local auctioneer of trees on Christmas Eve. He makes certain everyone has a good time at the auction by cracking joke after joke. His faithful companion, Husky Hans, pulls the trees on a sled to the highest bidder. He is rewarded handsomely in the way of affection from the children. Sold Out |
Esteves - Belize |
Harry Jr. - USA/New Orleans |
Irwin - Australia |
Jimmy - Christmas Island |
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Mraz - Serbia |
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Ansel - USA/California Ansel Claus is from California, USA. He always has his trusty camera. His keen eye for the scenic wonder of God's creation distracts him from his Santa Duties when delivering presents to the world's children. |
Zhou - China Zhou Claus is from China. He adores the camaraderie of competitive sports and Olympics are his all-time favorite venue! Every Christmas, he makes sleds and skates for all the children of China. He hopes one day to say he was instrumental in fostering the competitive spirit of a potential Olympian. |
Emil - Cologne/Germany Emil Claus' family has been making peppermint candy canes since the 16th century. His peppermint is simply the best in the world. His candy canes make it onto the tables of royalty and commoner alike. Remember that perfect candy cane from last year? Chances are that was from Emil's peppermint shop. |
Finnean - Scotland Finnean Claus is a veterinarian from Butterstone, Scotland. Maggie is his faithful companion. He and Maggie watch over the local flocks on Christmas Day, so the shepherds can spend it with their families. While he's out there, he's able to tend to the flock's ailments too. |
Bond - England Bond Claus really DOES know if you have been bad or good. He's a master list checker, able to see your every move with the use of all his spy gadgets. He may have even taken your picture for the "bad" board back at Scotland Yard, with his camera phone. So you better be good, or Bond Claus will know about it. |
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Miguel - Peru Miguel Claus raises Llamas on the steppes of Peru. Every year he takes the wool from the Llamas and makes the most amazing caps and capes on his magic loom. But he says it's not magic - it's love that makes these gifts so spectacular. |
Shane - USA Special Edition Shane Claus has the most solemn duty of any Santa. He receives the remains of fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, Marines and Coast Guard and escorts them to their final resting place. His heart is heavy for the selfless service these amazing men and women have shown in life and now in death. His job as a Santa is to bring gifts and cheer to the world. But he knows that no gift in his bag can match the gift each fallen American has bestowed upon their country. None in Stock |
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Damian -
Austria Damian Claus is a very jolly man, who found his true calling of spreading good-cheer to all by mastering many songs of the accordion. Damian descends from a long-line of talented musicians, thus he utilizes his talents to bring happiness and hope to those in need of Christmas cheer. Often you will find Damian and his cat Snickerdoodle performing at many childrens’ benefits and homeless shelters, as he strives to bring a cheerful message to all those in need! |
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Norway Svelgen Claus is from Rugsund Handelstad, a well-known historic trading post since the 17th century. Today, Svelgen Claus still makes the trek his forefathers made from his workshop in the glaciers, with his bag overflowing with toys for the children of the small town! He stays warm in his long robe, and always carries a lantern with which to find his way through the winding, snowy paths of the region. Svelgen Claus is full of generosity, but you never know which of his pockets has a treat, and which one has a lump of coal! |
Sami -
Laplands Sami Claus is from a special arctic region sometimes called the Laplands. Sami descends from the Sapmi people of that region. His family has traditionally raised reindeer to assist the Santas of the World in delivering their joyful gifts! The reindeer are well trained by Sami and his family, and enjoy many baskets of fresh fruit (which are difficult to come by in the arctic circle)! |
Austin - USA Special Edition Austin Claus is descended from a long-line of Texas Rangers dating back to 1823! His jolly laughter rings out like a beacon in the night! Being a highly trained Ranger has given Austin the strength of buffalo and the speed of a rattlesnake! Austin is specially assigned to protect all the children, keeping them safe from harm, so they can enjoy their Christmas holiday with all of their loved ones! None in Stock |
