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The Santa Claus Oath Coat of Arms


Michael Rielly

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This week, Phil and I collaborated on a project for the Santa Claus Oath.

We decided to create an historically accurate Coat of Arms for the Oath. One of our goals in developing the Coat of Arms was that it needed to represent the eight principles that make up the Oath.

The eight elements of the Santa Claus Oath Coat of Arms are:

  1. Shield
  2. SC Letters
  3. Crossed Candy Canes
  4. Traditional Symbols of Saint Nicholas
  5. Reindeer
  6. Grapevines
  7. Banner
  8. Colors

Each element represents the following:

Shield

The shield shape is consistent with the time of Saint Nicholas.

Symbols

  • The letters S and C represent the name of Santa Claus.
  • The candy canes symbolize the two legendary Santas, Charles Howard and Jim Yellig. The canes are crossed as Yellig's and Howard's paths crossed only once.
  • The lower part of the shield has the three acknowledged symbols of Saint Nicholas, the miter (bishop's hat) the crosier (shepherds staff) and three gold coins, representing the gold given to provide dowries to impoverished maidens.

Reindeer

There are two reindeer that flank the shield. One reindeer represents designer bearded Santas and the other represents real bearded Santas. The reindeer have come together in unity to uphold the shield and uphold their pledge to the Santa Claus Oath.

Grapevines

At the top and bottom of the shield and reindeer there are grapevines. The grapevines are an ancient symbol for the thirst and quest of knowledge.

Banner

Completing the Coat of Arms is a banner with "Santa Claus Oath" on it.

Colors

The colors of the Santa Claus Coat of Arms are the traditional Christian colors of Christmas. Red is for the blood of Christ, green is for the Eternal life in Christ and gold is for Christ the Divine.

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I will seek knowledge to be well versed in the mysteries of bringing Christmas cheer and good will to all the people that I encounter in my journeys and travels.

I shall be dedicated to hearing the secret dreams of both children and adults.

I understand that the true and only gift I can give, as Santa, is myself.

I acknowledge that some of the requests I will hear will be difficult and sad. I know in these difficulties there lies an opportunity to bring a spirit of warmth, understanding and compassion.

I know the "real reason for the season" and know that I am blessed to be able to be a part of it.

I realize that I belong to a brotherhood and will be supportive, honest and show fellowship to my peers.

I promise to use "my" powers to create happiness, spread love and make fantasies come to life in the true and sincere tradition of the Santa Claus Legend.

I pledge myself to these principles as a descendant of Saint Nicholas the gift giver of Myra.

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Santa Harry SC

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Greetings Santa Rielly,

The coat of arms is beautiful, but more meaningful to me is the wonderful explanation

of the implements. Christ is, and will always be, the reason I and my family celebrate Christmas.

My question is on the market of the coat of arms. Is it available as a plaque or poster?

How is it available? I'll wait for your response. thx Santa Harry

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Santa Eddie

Posted

Mike,

I would love to see this printed out on parchment paper and framed in my Santa Room.

I think this is exceptional. Every Santa Organization should proudly post this at their meetings.

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