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The Nutcracker on Twelfth Night, packing up, carrying a snow shovel with a bow on it, wearing a paper crown at dinner.

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Twiston Twelfth Night, packing up
Carryinga snow shovel with a bow on it
Doingwearing a paper crown at dinner

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The Nutcracker on Twelfth Night, packing up, carrying a snow shovel with a bow on it, wearing a paper crown at dinner.
A tree seller under a promise to be quiet, carrying a returned gift with a polite note, sharing a bench with a snowman.
Father Christmas cheerful to the point of whistling, carrying a sheep made of cotton balls, taking a bow on a rooftop.
The fir tree doing everything by hand this year, carrying a round pudding with a sprig of holly, loading a sleigh in the wrong order.
La Befana thinking of somewhere colder, carrying a strand of tinsel worn as a scarf, crossing a frozen pond very carefully.
A shepherd from a nativity play as a bell with a face, carrying a covered dish as big as a drum, reading a letter from a child.
Bob Cratchit at the last house of the night, carrying a strand of tinsel worn as a scarf, telling the reindeer how the night will go.
Père Noël secretly afraid of chimneys, carrying a ladder and a tangle of tinsel, lying in a snowdrift, quite content.
Bob Cratchit shy of being thanked, carrying a gift with no tag, hanging a stocking on the wrong hook.
A piper piping sure they just heard sleigh bells, carrying a star for the top of the tree, skating in a wobbly line.
One of the Three Kings delighted by snow every single time, carrying a bell wrapped in a sock to keep it quiet, clearing their throat before the first chimney.
Snegurochka exactly on time, to general surprise, carrying a log cake on a board, dragging a sack that is too heavy to lift.
A shepherd from a nativity play delighted by snow every single time, carrying a present shaped exactly like a bicycle, holding the ladder for someone else.
A snowman delighted by snow every single time, carrying a single orange, leaving a note on the mantelpiece.
A skater with one delivery left and no idea where, carrying a pot of glue and a broken toy, eating the cookies left out for someone else.
Knecht Ruprecht shy of being thanked, carrying a ladder and a tangle of tinsel, dragging a sack that is too heavy to lift.
The Ghost of Christmas Present as a door on an advent calendar, carrying a snow shovel with a bow on it, painting stripes on candy canes.
A skater too soft-hearted to say no, carrying a telescope for reading house numbers, straightening a crooked tree.
One of the Three Kings frosted white down one side, carrying a telescope for reading house numbers, sorting presents by size.
Old Man Winter as a paper chain cut-out, carrying a telescope for reading house numbers, skating in a wobbly line.
Marley's ghost saving the best parcel for last, carrying a sack sewn from old curtains, catching snowflakes on the tongue.
A Yule Lad with snow in an awkward place, carrying a plate of crumbs and a glass of milk, wrapping a present that will not hold still.
A Lucia with a crown of candles on Twelfth Night, packing up, carrying a parcel that rattles, making a wish on the first star.
A Yule Lad at the very first rehearsal, carrying a sleigh bell on a leather strap, loading a sleigh in the wrong order.
Saint Nicholas secretly afraid of chimneys, carrying a kettle and a row of mugs, holding their breath on a creaking stair.
The Christkind in the first hour of the new year, carrying a thermometer that reads too warm, checking the list a third time.
Belsnickel determined to get it right this year, carrying a sack of oranges and nuts, eating the cookies left out for someone else.
A workshop elf pretending not to be excited, carrying a sled pulled by a rope, losing a snowball fight.
A snowman between two verses of a carol, carrying a matchbox with one match left, singing a carol two notes too high.
The Christkind as a candle, carrying a gift with no tag, lighting candles one by one.

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Gift-bringers 16

a Lucia with a crown of candles From Saint Lucy's Day, 13 December. In the legend she fixed candles to a wreath on her head to keep both hands free.
a tomte A small house spirit of Nordic folklore in a red cap and grey clothes, who expects his favourite food once a year at Yule.
a Yule Lad One of the thirteen pranksters of Icelandic folklore, who come one a night and leave small gifts in shoes on windowsills.

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Gift-bringers, continued

the Christkind The gift-bringer in parts of German-speaking Europe: a sprite-like child, usually shown with blond hair and wings.
Ded Moroz Father Frost of eastern Slavic tradition. A fur coat to the heels in red or blue, a long white beard and a long magic stick.
Father Christmas The English personification of Christmas, older than Santa Claus and once a figure of feasting and good cheer. An 1848 picture crowns him with holly.
Joulupukki The Christmas figure of Finland. His name means Yule goat.
Julemanden The Christmas gift-bringer of Denmark. His name means the Yule Man.
La Befana An old woman of Italian folklore who rides a broomstick on the eve of Epiphany. She is covered in soot from the chimneys and carries a bag of sweets.
Olentzero A charcoal burner of Basque tradition who carves wooden toys and carries them in a charcoal bag.
one of the Three Kings The Magi, who bring gold, frankincense and myrrh. In Spain they hand out sweets in a parade at Epiphany.
Père Noël The gift-bringer of French-speaking countries. Children put shoes by the fireplace for him.
Saint Nicholas The gift-bringer of 6 December in much of Europe, based on a bishop of long ago. He leaves presents in a boot on the windowsill.
Santa Claus The gift-bringer of Christmas Eve. A red coat and hat trimmed with white fur, a black belt and boots and a bag of gifts.
Sinterklaas The Dutch Saint Nicholas. A red mitre and a gold staff, and he arrives by steamboat and rides a white horse.
Tió de Nadal, the Christmas log A Catalan tradition: a log on stick legs with a painted smiling face and a little red hat.

Companions and midwinter figures 13

a workshop elf One of the elves of Santa Claus. An 1873 magazine cover showed them making toys round him.
Belsnickel A crotchety gift-bringer dressed in furs, from southwestern Germany and Pennsylvania Dutch country. He tosses candies on the floor.
Father Time The old year in person: a bearded figure in a robe with a scythe and an hourglass.
Jack Frost The personification of frost, who leaves fern-like patterns on cold windows.
Knecht Ruprecht The companion of Saint Nicholas in Germany, in a pointed-hooded robe of black or brown, carrying a long staff.
Krampus A horned figure of Alpine folklore who walks beside Saint Nicholas on the night of 5 December. Draw the horns and keep him comic.
the Lord of Misrule In old England, someone of low rank put in charge of the Christmas revels. Give him a paper crown.
Mrs. Claus The wife of Santa Claus, first in print in an 1849 story and given a sleigh ride of her own in an 1889 poem.
Old Man Winter The personification of winter: an old man who blows the cold over the land with his breath.
one of the eight reindeer From the 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, in which a team of eight pulls the sleigh.
Snegurochka The Snow Maiden of Russian tradition, granddaughter and companion of Ded Moroz at the New Year.
the Yule Cat A huge cat of Icelandic folklore that takes a close interest in who was given new clothes for Christmas.
the Yule Goat A Scandinavian Christmas goat made of straw. Bind it with red ribbon.

Story and stage 17

a lord a-leaping From The Twelve Days of Christmas, about 1780, where ten of them are sent on the tenth day.
a pantomime dame A traditional role in British Christmas pantomime: a comic older woman played by a man, with big hair and heavy make-up.
a partridge in a pear tree The first gift in The Twelve Days of Christmas, a carol whose words were first published about 1780.
a piper piping From The Twelve Days of Christmas, about 1780, where eleven of them are sent on the eleventh day.
Bob Cratchit From A Christmas Carol, 1843: the clerk of Scrooge, who wears his woolen scarf at his desk because the office is so cold.
Ebenezer Scrooge From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843: a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas until three spirits visit him.
the fir tree From The Fir-Tree by Hans Christian Andersen, 1844: a tree so anxious to grow up that it cannot enjoy the moment.
the Ghost of Christmas Past From A Christmas Carol, 1843. It holds a branch of holly, and its robe is trimmed with summer flowers.
the Ghost of Christmas Present From A Christmas Carol, 1843: a jolly giant who holds up a glowing torch shaped like a horn of plenty.
Godfather Drosselmeier From The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, 1816: a judge, clockmaker and inventor who gives the children a clockwork castle.
Marie of the Nutcracker tale The girl in the 1816 story by Hoffmann, who is given the nutcracker on Christmas Eve. The ballet often calls her Clara.
Marley's ghost From A Christmas Carol, 1843. He is wound in heavy chains and money boxes.
the Mouse King From The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, 1816. Hoffmann gave him seven heads.
Mr. Fezziwig From A Christmas Carol, 1843: the kind employer who taught Scrooge his trade and dances with his workers at a ball.
the Nutcracker From The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann, 1816, and the ballet of 1892. He leads the toys into battle against the mice.
the page of Good King Wenceslas From the carol of 1853. He follows the footprints of the king, step for step, through deep snow.
the Sugar Plum Fairy From the ballet The Nutcracker, first danced in 1892.

Everyday figures 15

a bell ringer A long rope, both hands high and feet off the floor at the top of the pull.
a camel from the train of the Three Kings A long neck, a tasseled saddle and a bored expression.
a carol singer Carols were once sung by groups going from house to house. Give this one a songbook and a red nose.
a child with a sled A rope in one mitten and a hill behind.
a nativity play angel A white sheet, tinsel round the head and cardboard wings.
a postal worker with a sack of cards Christmas cards as we know them began in 1843. Somebody has had to carry them ever since.
a robin The bird of Christmas cards since the middle of the 19th century. Orange breast, round body.
a shepherd from a nativity play A child in a striped robe with a tea towel on the head and a toy lamb.
a skater Arms out, scarf flying, on one confident leg.
a snowman The classic kind: three balls of snow, a scarf, a hat and a carrot for a nose.
a star singer One of the children who carry a star on a rod from door to door.
a toy maker An apron, a small hammer and a bench of half-painted things.
a toy soldier A miniature figure in uniform. Paint it red and blue with two dots for cheeks.
a tree seller Mittens, a ball of twine and a forest leaning against a fence.
the innkeeper from a nativity play A cardboard door, a lamp on a stick and one line to say.

How this list was compiled: Original list written for Draw This Next, September 2026. Every entry is a figure from folklore or from a story, poem, carol or ballet first published or staged before 1900. Where each comes from and the detail in its note were checked on 2026-09-30 against its English Wikipedia article, and against https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_gift-bringer and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companions_of_Saint_Nicholas where those name it. The articles are at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ followed by: Santa_Claus, Father_Christmas, Saint_Nicholas_(European_folklore), Sinterklaas, Christkind, Ded_Moroz, Befana, Joulupukki, Biblical_Magi, Nisse_(folklore), Père_Noël, Olentzero, Julemanden, Icelandic_Christmas_folklore, Tió_de_Nadal, Saint_Lucy's_Day, Mrs._Claus, Christmas_elf, Santa_Claus's_reindeer, Krampus, Belsnickel, Knecht_Ruprecht, Yule_cat, Yule_goat, Jack_Frost, Snegurochka, Old_Man_Winter, Father_Time, Lord_of_Misrule, The_Nutcracker_and_the_Mouse_King, The_Nutcracker, A_Christmas_Carol, Ebenezer_Scrooge, Jacob_Marley, Bob_Cratchit, Ghost_of_Christmas_Past, Ghost_of_Christmas_Present, Mr._Fezziwig, The_Fir-Tree, Good_King_Wenceslas, The_Twelve_Days_of_Christmas_(song), Pantomime_dame, Snowman, Christmas_carol, Nativity_play, European_robin, Toy_soldier, Star_singers, Christmas_card. Left out by rule: every character made for a song, film, advertisement, picture book or television special still in copyright, any brand or studio look for a folk figure, and any companion figure played in blackface. Licence: own work

Twist: all 60 twists

At a point in the season 15

at five minutes to midnight on Christmas Eve A clock in the corner, with the hands nearly together.
at the back of the Christmas parade Confetti underfoot and the band a long way ahead.
at the last house of the night A paling sky and one chimney left.

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At a point in the season, continued

at the very first rehearsal A script in hand and a costume only half on.
between two verses of a carol Mouth shut, a breath taken, eyes on the next line.
finished at dawn on Christmas morning An empty sack and a sunrise.
halfway down the list A long paper, folded at the middle, with a thumb on the place.
impatient for the first snow Bare ground, a grey sky and a face turned up.
in the first hour of the new year Streamers on the shoulders and a clock just past twelve.
in the middle of a snowstorm Draw the figure pale and the snow in front of it.
on the first of December with nothing ready Empty shelves behind and a calendar with one page turned.
on the night the lights go up in town Strings of bulbs overhead, and a face lit in colours.
on the shortest day of the year A low sun, long blue shadows and breath in the air.
on Twelfth Night, packing up A box of ornaments and a bare tree.
with one delivery left and no idea where A last parcel held up and a turn on the spot.

In a state 15

ahead of schedule and unsure what to do next An empty sack and a long look at a clock.
back from a wrong turn at the last chimney Soot on one side only.
carrying far too much at once A tower of things with eyes peering round it.
chilled right through Hunched, with a drip at the end of the nose or the nearest thing to one.
dusted with powdered sugar White on the shoulders and a guilty look at a cake.
exactly on time, to general surprise A calm stride and a clock that agrees.
frosted white down one side Draw one half in colour and the other in pale blue.
full of mince pies A hand on the middle, and crumbs.
one address short Pockets turned out and a look over the shoulder.
secretly afraid of chimneys A long look upward and a swallow.
sure they just heard sleigh bells A head tilted to the sky and one hand raised for quiet.
tangled in ribbon Loops round the middle and one end in the mouth.
wide awake at four in the morning Bright eyes in a sleeping street.
with a cold and a very large handkerchief A handkerchief the size of a pillowcase.
with snow in an awkward place A small avalanche in progress.

In a mood 15

believing the best of everybody A warm smile at someone who has just taken the last pie.
cheerful to the point of whistling A bounce in the step and two notes in the air.
delighted by snow every single time Arms out, face up, mouth open.
determined to get it right this year A checklist, a ruler and a set jaw.
doing everything by hand this year Scissors, paste and a table covered in scraps.
hoping to receive a present for once A sideways look at somebody else's parcel.
pretending not to be excited A straight face and feet that will not stay still.
saving the best parcel for last One parcel set aside, and a glance back at it.
shy of being thanked Backing out of a doorway with a small wave.
sure it is too warm for the time of year A coat open, a fan and a doubtful look at the sky.
taking the job very seriously A salute, a clipboard and not one smile.
thinking of somewhere colder A look toward the cold end of the sky.
too soft-hearted to say no An armful of extra requests and a helpless smile.
under a promise to be quiet A finger to the lips and bells held still.
working to a tune only they can whistle Pursed lips and busy hands.

In another form 15

as a bell with a face A flared skirt, a loop on top and a clapper for feet.
as a candle A wick on top and a little wax running down one side.
as a design on wrapping paper Small, simple and repeated in rows.
as a door on an advent calendar A numbered flap, half open, with the figure behind it.
as a figure in a snow globe A dome, a base and a swirl of white dots.
as a gingerbread cookie Flat and brown, with white icing for every line.
as a paper chain cut-out The same figure several times, joined at the hands.
as a pattern on a knitted sweater Build the figure from small squares, like stitches.
as a picture on the lid of a cookie tin A round frame, a snowy scene and a dent in the rim.
as a pop-up card Fold lines down the middle and tabs at the base.
as a shop window display Glass in front, cotton wool snow below and a price ticket.
as a stocking with a face A sock shape hung from a hook, with a cuff for a hat.
as a tin cookie cutter Only an outline. Make the outline do all the work.
as an icing figure on top of a cake White and stiff, with small piped details.
as an ornament on a tree Add a loop of thread at the top and a branch behind.

How this list was compiled: Original list written for Draw This Next, September 2026. Every entry is a state, a mood or a form, written to follow the name of the figure. The notes are our own drawing advice. Licence: own work

Carrying: all 60 loads

Presents 15

a box tied with far too much ribbon More bow than box.
a gift with no tag A parcel turned over and over.
a parcel that rattles Held to the ear and shaken.
a present for someone they have not met A label with a question mark.
a present shaped exactly like a bicycle Wrapping paper that hides nothing.

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Presents, continued

a present too big for the chimney A box wider than the roof it is standing on.
a returned gift with a polite note A parcel coming back the other way.
a sack sewn from old curtains A flower print, and curtain rings still on the top edge.
a sack with something moving in it A bulge on one side, and then on the other.
a single orange Small, round and bright, held in both hands.
a stack of boxes higher than their head A leaning tower with a face peering round it.
a stocking with a hole in the toe A trail of small things behind.
a very small box and the wrong lid A lid that almost fits, tried again.
one present wrapped in newspaper Print for a pattern and string for ribbon.
the wrong sack A sack of laundry, discovered too late.

Decorations 15

a bell wrapped in a sock to keep it quiet A muffled lump on a strap.
a box of glass ornaments, held level Slow steps, and a tongue between the teeth.
a garland of dried orange slices Flat rounds on a string, with light coming through.
a ladder and a tangle of tinsel Silver loops round the rungs.
a matchbox with one match left A small box held open and looked into.
a paper chain as long as a street Loops trailing out of the picture.
a sheep made of cotton balls White fluff, four matchstick legs and a black face.
a single enormous bauble A shiny ball with their own reflection in it.
a snow shovel with a bow on it A useful present, carried over one shoulder.
a sprig of holly on a stick Green points, red dots and a proud grip.
a star for the top of the tree Held high, at arm's length, on tiptoe.
a strand of tinsel worn as a scarf Silver round the neck, with both ends flying.
a tree, by the wrong end The top dragging and needles everywhere.
a wreath worn over one shoulder A green ring with a red bow, carried like a bag.
an armful of pine branches A face hidden in green.

Food 15

a bag of carrots for the reindeer Green tops showing out of the bag.
a basket of bread for the neighbours A cloth over the top with steam at the edges.
a bowl of sugared almonds Pale ovals, and one already taken.
a cake that leans Tiers sliding and a hand held out to steady them.
a candy cane used as a walking stick Red and white stripes with a hook at the top.
a covered dish as big as a drum A dome with a knob on top, carried at arm's length.
a jug of hot chocolate Steam, and a careful walk.
a kettle and a row of mugs Mugs hooked on every finger.
a log cake on a board A brown roll with icing bark and a dusting of sugar.
a mince pie in each hand Two small pies, and a decision to make.
a pan of roast potatoes A hot handle, a cloth and a quick step.
a plate of crumbs and a glass of milk The plate from the hearth, on its way back to the kitchen.
a round pudding with a sprig of holly A dark dome on a plate, steaming.
a sack of oranges and nuts A lumpy bag with one orange rolling free.
a tray of star-shaped cookies, one short A gap in the row and a crumb on the chin.

Tools of the season 15

a ball of red wool and two needles A hat in progress, with the wool trailing.
a bundle of letters addressed to the north Envelopes in crayon, tied with string.
a chart of the wind for tonight Arrows across a paper, and a wet finger held up.
a chimney brush on a long rod A round black brush, higher than the roof line.
a list with one name underlined twice A long paper and a pencil behind the ear.
a pair of ice skates over one shoulder Blades together, laces tied.
a pot of glue and a broken toy Two halves held together while the glue sets.
a sled pulled by a rope Two runners and something tied on top.
a sleigh bell on a leather strap A round bell with a slot in it.
a songbook open at the wrong carol A frown, and a page being turned.
a spare pair of mittens on a string Two mittens hanging at different heights.
a stack of cards and a pen A tongue out for the envelopes.
a telescope for reading house numbers One eye shut and the other very large in the lens.
a thermometer that reads too warm A thin red line, well above where it should be.
a whistle for calling reindeer A small silver tube and a sky being watched.

How this list was compiled: Original list written for Draw This Next, September 2026. Every entry is one thing to carry, written to follow the word "carrying". The notes are our own drawing advice. Licence: own work

Doing: all 60 actions

At the house 15

brushing away their own tracks with a branch Walking backward, sweeping.
checking every bulb on a string of lights One bulb held up to an eye.
counting the windows that are still lit A finger moving along a dark street.
eating the cookies left out for someone else A plate, a note and a full mouth.

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At the house, continued

hanging a stocking on the wrong hook A coat hook, with a coat already on it.
hiding a present where it will be found A box behind a curtain, sticking out.
holding their breath on a creaking stair One foot down and cheeks puffed.
knocking with a foot because both hands are full A parcel under each arm and a boot raised.
leaving a note on the mantelpiece A folded paper propped against a clock.
measuring a chimney with both arms Arms spread, then a look at the sack.
reading the map upside down A map held firmly, with north at the bottom.
shaking off snow at the door A small blizzard on a doormat.
straightening a crooked tree A head tilted to match.
stuck halfway down a chimney Only the top half shows, with soot rising.
warming up by a fire Palms out, eyes shut.

At work 15

brushing soot off a coat Black clouds from each pat.
checking the list a third time A finger on the paper and glasses pushed down the nose.
clearing their throat before the first chimney A fist at the mouth and a look upward.
dragging a sack that is too heavy to lift A groove in the snow behind.
feeding the reindeer A flat palm, a carrot and a soft nose.
finding one sack more than there should be A puzzled look at a row of sacks.
loading a sleigh in the wrong order The biggest box on top.
painting stripes on candy canes A fine brush and a row drying on a rack.
polishing a bell A cloth, a shine and a reflection.
reading a letter from a child A large hand, a small page and a smile.
sorting presents by size A neat row, from thimble to wardrobe.
stamping letters at a tiny desk A stamp coming down and envelopes flying.
sweeping snow off a roof A broom, a slope and a small avalanche below.
testing a toy for a little too long A spinning top and a faraway smile.
wrapping a present that will not hold still Paper, tape and something wriggling.

In the snow 15

building a snowman with one glove missing A bare hand held under the other arm.
catching snowflakes on the tongue Head back, eyes crossed.
crossing a frozen pond very carefully Short steps, arms out, eyes on the ice.
following a set of tracks in the snow Head down, and the tracks leading up a tree.
knocking icicles off a gutter A long stick and a row of glass teeth.
losing a snowball fight A white splash at the moment of arrival.
lying in a snowdrift, quite content Only the front half shows.
making a snow angel Flat on the back, with wings swept in the snow.
pulling someone on a sled A taut rope and a passenger pointing the way.
shaking a snow globe Held close to the eye, with a tiny storm inside.
skating in a wobbly line The track behind tells the story.
sledding down a hill backward Looking the wrong way, fast.
stamping to keep warm Small clouds at the feet.
warming up with a cup of something hot Both hands round a mug.
watching their breath in the cold A small cloud, watched with interest.

With others 15

conducting a choir of children A raised stick and a row of open mouths.
holding the ladder for someone else Looking up, with both hands steady.
humming along to bells Eyes closed and the head tipping in time.
lighting candles one by one A long taper and a row half lit.
making a wish on the first star Eyes closed, face up.
passing a present along a line Hands in a row, with the parcel in the middle.
pulling a cracker and losing The short end, and a paper hat for the other side.
ringing the last bell of the night One slow pull under a sky full of stars.
saving the last mince pie for someone One pie under a cover, with a hand guarding it.
sharing a bench with a snowman Two figures side by side, looking the same way.
singing a carol two notes too high Eyebrows up and neighbours leaning away.
taking a bow on a rooftop A sweep of the hat over a sleeping town.
telling the reindeer how the night will go A pointing finger, a diagram in the snow and patient antlers.
wearing a paper crown at dinner The crown too big, and slipping over one eye.
whispering to a reindeer A hand cupped at a large ear.

How this list was compiled: Original list written for Draw This Next, September 2026. Every entry is something to be caught doing, written to end the sentence. The notes are our own drawing advice. Licence: own work

How it works

Each result takes a figure of Christmas or midwinter and gives you a new picture of them: Mrs. Claus shy of being thanked, carrying the wrong sack, shaking a snow globe.

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Four parts you can lock

Figure, twist, load and action lock separately. When a figure you like comes up, lock it and press again until the other three make a picture you want to draw.

More than one gift-bringer

The figure list goes beyond Santa Claus. Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat and rides a white horse, La Befana rides a broomstick on the eve of Epiphany, and the Yule Lads of Iceland leave gifts in shoes on windowsills. Each note under the tool says where the figure comes from.

Keep the one detail from the figure's note and invent the rest.
Print 30 in December and draw one line a day.
Lock the action and deal three figures, then draw them doing it together.

Questions and answers

Where do the characters come from?

Every figure is from folklore or from a story, poem, carol or ballet more than a century old: gift-bringers from many countries, their companions, the casts of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, and everyday figures such as a snowman or a carol singer.

Why is a famous modern character missing?

Characters made for a song, film, advertisement or picture book that is still in copyright are left out. Folk figures appear as tradition describes them, with no brand or studio look, so the design is yours.

Is it suitable for young children?

Yes. The page is made for children. Sterner figures of folklore such as Krampus are described by their looks only, and nothing frightening happens to a child in any entry.

Can I get only gift-bringers?

No. The tool deals from the whole of each list and cannot filter by group. Lock the figure when one you want comes up, then keep pressing for the other three parts.