Although our modern Santa Claus has a long history from the 3rd century bishop, Saint Nicolas, into the secular, jolly old elf of this century, Mrs. Santa Claus appears to have sprung to life all of a sudden. Not based on myth or tradition, she simply appears at Santa’s side in popular writings by American authors in the mid-1800s.
The first reference of a Mrs. Claus takes place in the work of James Rees in the year 1849. Though his story features a pair dressed as an old man and his wife delivering splendid gifts on Christmas Eve, the story ends with the do-gooders not being Mr. and Mrs. Claus though. But the concept is planted and soon starts to expand.
Within the next few decades Mrs. Claus is introduced in stories as the supportive spouse, handling the naughty or nice list, or keeping Santa and his elves fed. It wasn’t until 1889 that Mrs. Santa Claus has a bit of identity of her own in the poem “Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride.” The charming Mrs. Claus persuades her husband to take her with him on Christmas Eve. She takes care of the reindeer, but sadly, doesn’t get to deliver any gifts! Always the helper, she mends a stocking for a poor little boy so Santa can fill it with toys.
For years, she continued to be represented as merely an inconspicuous character, there to assist Santa in his exhaustive work. Mrs. Claus is often exposed as a tubby, silver haired, kindly woman, happy to selflessly aid Santa and his elves in their workshop at the North Pole, supplying them her yummy meals, and ensuring they are safely prepared for their long journey. Although this is the most typical portrayal of Mrs. Claus, more modern stories and films have placed Mrs. Claus in a range of roles, showing her to be an inventive and powerful lady who could very well handle Christmas Eve on her own!
Children’s books and TV shows daringly featured Mrs. Santa as the primary character. Books devoted to Mrs. Santa have been written since 1914, and TV has had a great time with Mrs. Santa. She’s been everything from a vampire to the fiery protagonist of the 1996 Hallmark special, Mrs. Santa Claus.
Bringing Mrs. Claus to Fruition!
Today, Mrs. Claus has a vast assortment of stylish or traditional attire to slip on Christmas Eve. Whether you are searching for an old fashioned, kind hearted Mrs. Claus costume, appearing as if she just stepped out of the North Pole kitchen, or a modern Ms. Claus who is willing to knock old Santa’s socks off when he comes back from his journey, there is a costume available for every taste. She can be either naughty or nice!
From the motherly partner making certain that Santa wears his winter scarf to the vixen who first made Santa fall in love, Frankel’s Costume has the prime Mrs. Santa Claus costume for your fun-filled Christmas party. Bring Mrs. Claus to life! Have her bring in the gifts at the office shindig or your club’s Christmas celebration. Thrill the little ones early Christmas Eve with a classic Mrs. Claus outfit, then delight Mr. Claus afterwards by slipping into one of our jaw-dropping Mrs. Claus outfits, unheard of styles when she first met Santa in the 1800s!
Remember to take a look at our entire line of Mrs. Claus costumes. Dressed in the adventurous Sleigh Belle costume, you’ll be a hit at the office party or the enticement that helps to keep Mr. Claus inside their home for the evening. In the Mrs. Claus costume, you’ll appear as if you just emerged from the North Pole with a plate of cookies warm from the oven. Christmas Gift has you ready to be unwrapped for a fun Christmas Eve night!
You can find more info on costumes at our costume blog.
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