Thomas Nast and Santa Claus Thomas Nast was a 19th-century German-born American cartoonist and caricaturist who is considered to be the “Father of the American Cartoon.” He is best known for his political cartoons, which appeared regularly in...
Christmas during the Civil War was a time of mixed emotions for both Union and Confederate soldiers. On one hand, it was a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with loved ones. On the other hand, the war had torn families apart and many soldiers were...
Thomas Nast and the Original Santa Claus Clement C. Moore’s famous poem “The Night Before Christmas” was published in 1823 and gave us a unique image of St. Nick. What many don’t know is that it wasn’t until 1863 that America saw a...
Taking a moment to think of those who cannot be with their families this Holiday Season. The following image is by Thomas Nast and was published in the January 3, 1863 edition of Harper’s Weekly.
On January 3, 1863, Harper’s Weekly ran the following Thomas Nast image of Santa Claus visiting the Civil War Soldiers What can you see in the picture? There is so much to see in this photo. From the drummer boys playing with the Jack-in-the-box to...
