Papa Notoes

Did you know …

That Santa Claus wasn’t always depicted as we know him today? It’s true!

In the late 19th century, Papa Noel was always show with only one leg, and half of one foot. In those days we took the threat of diabetes much more seriously, and artists believed that, given his chronic obesity, it was likely St. Nick would have suffered from diabetes and resultant foot ulcers, which would likely have become infected (Santa doesn’t often change his boots). As the infection spread, Father Christmas’ lower extremities would have become gangrenous, and amputation would have been necessary. Fortunately, elves are skilled workmen, and their tools are particularly sharp, and the procedure would have been tidily done.

Jingle jangle!