“The Rolls Royce of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles” -Smithsonian Magazine, 1990
Important Holiday Message:
The BIG day is getting closer, and our crafting schedule is filling up quickly! Every puzzle we craft is handcrafted - piece by piece. Because of this, it's impossible to know exactly how many puzzles we can cut in time for holiday delivery. Our experience allows us to make a really good, educated guess, but it's all up to our amazing team of puzzle cutters (and just how much coffee and M&M's they can consume to keep them going!). We are committed to family fun and want your holiday season to be spectacular and magical. We'll do our best to get each and every order cut and delivered by Christmas. If we find we just can't make it happen, we'll contact you as soon as possible and send you a promise certificate to put under the tree and give you a discount of 40% off* for accepting delivery in January.
If you need something for immediate delivery, please visit the InStock, Time Share, Rental, or Boutique areas of our website.
*40% off applies to puzzles with a full price over $400. Excludes Limited Editions, Cutting Edge, Double-Sided, Rental programs, puzzle sets, gift certificates, wooden puzzle boxes, or other puzzle accessories. Cannot be combined with other offers or be used on previously placed orders. All other exclusions apply.
“The Rolls Royce of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles” -Smithsonian Magazine, 1990
© James C. Christensen
Introducing Olde World Santa – a captivating wooden jigsaw puzzle designed to stir the heart and awaken the magic of the holiday season. This masterpiece is more than just a depiction of Santa Claus; it's a harmonious blend of tradition and fantasy, a homage to the rich tapestry of customs that have shaped our modern Christmas celebrations. From the holly and ivy to the mistletoe, each element in this painting is a nod to the Christmas celebrations of our British and Northern European forebears. This artwork is not just a visual treat; it's an invitation to explore the depths of our imagination and the richness of shared traditions. Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before with Olde World Santa. A Note From The Artist – "I wanted to create a painting that would evoke images of the history and traditions of the Christmas season ... Christmas is not just a transplantation of an existing old world tradition, but a synthesis of customs brought to this country by our forefathers. Our present day Santa Claus is a symbol, not only of Christmas, but represents the nature of our melting-pot society ... so this painting is a fantasy, a personal interpretation of the jolly old elf that embodies not only the spirit of Christmas, but the best of America."
Crafted in our Vermont workshop, each wooden jigsaw puzzle is meticulously hand-cut by a highly skilled Stave artisan to be a luxury, heirloom-quality puzzle. No computers or lasers. They are often crafted with an irregular edge that will vary depending on the puzzle's size.
You can personalize your puzzle by requesting names, initials, and dates crafted into it and we can fill the puzzle with charming, clever, and elegant whimsy-shaped pieces. Silhouette shapes can include logos, people in action, a specific car model, or animal breed. If you prefer, you can leave it to the artisan to choose the shapes and surprise you! You'll also discover special cutting features within the puzzle designed to surprise, confound, and delight you!
Learn more about personalization and silhouettes by clicking here.
Made-To-Order: Every puzzle we make is handcrafted - piece by piece. Because of this, it's impossible to know exactly how many puzzles we can cut in time for holiday delivery. Our experience allows us to make a really good, educated guess, but it's all up to our amazing team of puzzle cutters. We are committed to family fun and want your holiday season to be spectacular and magical. We'll do our best to get each and every order cut and delivered by Christmas. If we find we just can't make it happen, we'll contact you as soon as possible and send you a promise certificate to put under the tree and give you a discount of 40% off* for accepting delivery in January. If you need something for immediate delivery, please visit the InStock area of our website.
*40% off applies to puzzles with a full price over $400 (excluding Limited Editions). Other exclusions may apply.
Made To Order
Made To Order
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Requires extra concentration |
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Requires extra concentration & patience |
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Requires extra concentration, patience & aspirin |
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Requires extra concentration, patience, aspirin & Valium |
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Hors d'oeuvres-taste Stave shenanigans. |
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Faint of heart? This may be your limit? |
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Be prepared to do battle. |
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If they made Pepto Bismol for the brain, this is when you would need it. |
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What part of 'impossible' don't you understand? |
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You’re feeling like a genius! |
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You start to strain your brain! |
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Frustration creeps in! |
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The real agony begins! |
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Hair pulling, expletives, and screaming ensue! Get the POINT?! |
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If you haven't gotten the POINT yet... ☠️ |
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Holy Smokes! You did it! |
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You feel feverish as your temperature begins to rise. |
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Requires you to loosen your collar and let out some steam. |
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Be prepared for an eruption, you might as well throw yourself into an inferno! |
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Good for your heart. |
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Gets your heart racing. |
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Your heart might skip a beat. |
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Time to monitor your heart rate. |
