Santa's December List

Story

December is almost here, and Santa is making sure he hasn't missed anyone! The fireplace crackles warmly as he rereads the list, making sure every good little girl and boy is accounted for. He's ready to make this December the best one yet!

Creative Guide

Suggested Palette

Jolly Santa Red

Use this classic Christmas red for Santa's cozy suit and hat, spreading holiday cheer throughout the scene.

Snowy Beard White

Color Santa's fluffy beard and hat trim with this pure white, as soft as fresh December snow.

Cozy Hearth Brick

Use this warm brick red for the fireplace, creating the perfect backdrop for Santa's December planning session.

Christmas Stocking Blue

Color the hanging stockings with this festive blue, each one waiting hopefully for Santa's visit.

Magic List Parchment

Use this warm cream for Santa's special list, where every child's Christmas wish is carefully recorded.

Coloring Tips

Create depth in Santa's suit by using darker reds in the folds and lighter reds where the firelight hits, making his outfit look plush and warm.
Make the fire dance with life by layering bright yellows and oranges in the flames, with touches of red at the tips.
Add personality to each stocking by giving them different patterns - stripes, snowflakes, or stars in complementary colors.
Bring Santa's list to life by adding tiny details like small doodles or stars next to the names, showing his care for each child.

Fun Facts & Inspiration

Did You Know?

Santa's list-checking tradition comes from the real Saint Nicholas, who was known for his careful gift-giving to those in need! Modern Santa checks his list twice because he receives over 500,000 letters each December from children around the world. The North Pole postal workers (his elves!) help sort through every single wish, and Santa personally reviews each one by the cozy fireplace in his workshop office!

Inspiration

Meet Santa on his busiest night of preparation - December 23rd! While Mrs. Claus finishes the last batch of cookies and the elves put final touches on toys, Santa settles into his favorite armchair by the workshop fireplace for the most important task of all: the final list review. With his special North Pole reading glasses perched on his nose, he's carefully going through every name, double-checking that each gift matches each child's heart's desire. The stockings hanging nearby belong to his hardest-working elves - even Santa makes sure his helpers get Christmas surprises! The fire crackles warmly as he adds little notes and hearts next to the names, his eyes twinkling with excitement for tomorrow night's magical journey. What special surprises do you think Santa is planning? Maybe there's a note about leaving extra carrots for the reindeer, or a reminder to sprinkle extra Christmas magic in every home he visits!

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