Vaccinated Santa Christmas Ornament, 2021

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Artifact Overview

In the 1870s, the first mass-produced Christmas ornaments became a popular way to personalize holiday decor. In the 21st century, manufacturers create intricate ornaments that reference broader culture. Old World Christmas made this Santa in response to the Covid-19 pandemic of the early-2020s; Santa Claus is depicted following health guidelines outlined by the Center for Disease Control at that time.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2021

Creator Notes

Made in China, distributed by Old World Christmas of Spokane, Washington.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.4.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Metal
Glitter
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in (Packaging)
Width: 6.75 in (Packaging)
Length: 4 in (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on metal tag on ornament: OWC on cardboard ornament tag: Santa Vaccinated / Jolly St. Nick is ready to kick / COVID to the curb by getting / his vaccine. Santa and his team / of elves are ready to return to / their traditional Christmastime / festivities. Christmas is the time / to share joy, love, and spend / time with loved ones. May your / year be filled wtih good health / and good cheer! / (C) 2021 Old World Christmas - Made in China on front and back of packaging: Old World / Christmas(R) / OWC OWC OWC on sides of packaging: OWC OWC sticker on proper right side of packaging: SANTA VACCINATED / 40323 / Made in China on top of packaging: Old World / Christmas(R) / OWC / Old World Christmas(R) on bottom of packaging: (C) 2016 Old World Christmas(R) / Made from recycled paperboard