Thomas Nast, America’s greatest illustrator, created our image of Santa Claus in 1863. Santa is a jolly elf-like character from the North Pole; Nast had the same personality but lived in Morristown, NJ. For years, he created images of Santa Claus for America’s largest newspaper, Harper’s Weekly, drawing many of them in his studio at his Morristown home. Since legend says Santa was not to be seen or heard in his visits to children’s homes, Nast settled the matter with his wonderful image “Caught” in 1892.

Cheerful, limited-edition glass ornaments, featuring classic Thomas Nast illustrations, return to the Morris County Tourism Bureau. These ornaments are great stocking stuffers, hostess or employee appreciation gifts. They are manufactured in the USA using only American materials, available in green, red and gold.

Each ornament is $10 plus tax

Reserve your ornaments in time for the holidays: call or email us. Because the ornaments are glass, we ask that you pick your order up from the Morris County Tourism Bureau, 6 Court Street (across from the Morris County Court House) in Morristown (973)-631-5151 canton@morristourism.org. Pick-up must be made by noon on December 22nd.