The origins of Santa Claus exhibition

" Come and admire Karen Hoffman-Schickel's photographs and figurines of Santas from around the world. "

Photographs and figurines of Santas from around the world by Karen Hoffman-Schickel.
Ethnologist Karen Hoffmann-Schickel, a specialist in Nordic cultures, presents a fascinating exhibition of photographs of Santa's hometown, Rovaniemi in Lapland, and figurines of Santas from around the world at different times. Through her photographs and objects collected during her travels, she offers a unique look at winter traditions and representations of Santa Claus across different cultures. This captivating exhibition invites visitors to discover the diversity and richness of traditions linked to this emblematic figure of the festive season, while exploring the links between mythology, folklore and contemporary celebrations.