Collecting Antique Christmas Figures

Summary: Think of all the thousands of items that have been created for Christmas. With a holiday that revolves itself around the gift of giving, there are literally millions of items of Christmas merchandise. One of the most iconic figures of Christmas is St. Nick. This image of present day Santa Clause is the work of a German-American cartoonist in 1863. Though Santa's actual image wasn't mass-produced until 1920, people all over the world have characterized jolly ole' Saint Nick with the certain physical attributes. Now, the image of Santa clause has been standardized as the beloved fat little man in the red suit, which is all thanks to a cartoonist's ingenious imagination. Stemming from this universal representation, people have created Santas as a means of decoration and love for Christmas. Tracing back this history of collectible Santas can be extremely profitable for the diligent antique collector. Everyone knows that there is big money in Christmas.

In this free video series, let Sue Shea give you tips on collecting Christmas figures. While Santa is arguably one of the most popular Christmas symbols, there are other Christmas figures that you can collect as well. Learn the different types of holiday merchandise that you can invest in. Also, learn how to tell the condition of holiday pieces. Sue even discusses the price range of these pieces. So, what are you waiting for? If you love Christmas and you love antiques, this series may just be the thing you are looking for!