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Thomas Nast, Merry Old Santa, Published in Harper's Weekly, 1881

The Art History Babes Podcast, Episode #109

Holiday Magic 2018

It's time for the yearly Art History Babe holiday menagerie! We discuss the history of the menorah, a mystical wild nativity scene, the evolution of Santa Claus, and John Leech's illustrations for A Christmas Carol.

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