Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Christmas Greeting Card

INSIDE GREETING: Wishing you a Christmas Full of Surprises!

Experience the astonishing moment when Mommy shares a secret kiss with Santa Claus, much to the amazement of her children, as masterfully captured by J.C. Leyendecker in 1921. Interestingly, this heartwarming scene predates the famous Christmas song of the same theme, written by Tommie Connor in 1952! Perhaps this amusing image inspired the song! See this image in a boxed greeting card set!

Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874–1951) was a renowned American illustrator celebrated for his iconic magazine cover illustrations. Born in Montabaur, Germany, he immigrated to the United States with his family, eventually settling in Chicago. Displaying artistic talent from an early age, Leyendecker pursued formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago and later at the Académie Julian in Paris, studying alongside his brother, fellow artist F.X. Leyendecker. At 22, he received his first commission for a Saturday Evening Post cover, launching a prolific career that spanned decades. Known for his stylish and idealized depictions of American life, Leyendecker frequently portrayed handsome, athletic men and elegant women. His iconic "Arrow Collar Man" advertisements and patriotic World War I posters further cemented his legacy as one of the era’s leading illustrators. His work has left an indelible mark on American visual culture, continuing to inspire artists and illustrators today.

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