Saint Nicholas of Myra is celebrated for his generosity and miracles, inspiring traditions of gift-giving that shaped the modern Santa Claus. At Vaillancourt Folk Art, his legacy comes to life through chalkware designs, including depictions of his famous acts of kindness and protection. Discover how his timeless story of compassion continues to inspire Christmas traditions around the world.
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Celebrate cherished traditions with the 35th Annual Starlight Santa: the Nordic Santa with Tree. This limited edition collectible supports UMass Chan Medical School’s Child Life Music Therapy Program—available only until Christmas Eve.
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We have gone back to print with a second edition hardcover of Gary’s book, It’s Hard To Tell When a Tradition Begins… A Vaillancourt Christmas. This edition includes a new foreword that shares an emotional story about discovering the Vaillancourt family’s roots and their unexpected connection to Christmas. It felt like destiny when Gary and Judi visited a 13th-century church, coincidentally named after St. Nicholas, where the first Vaillancourt to come to America had his baptismal records.
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It should come as no surprise that some of the most cherished pieces of the ’80s and ’90s look a lot different than the pieces of today. As we continue our year long celebration, we’re pleased to re-stock dozens of Museum Vault pieces as a tip of the hat to four decades of chalkware.
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The 2024 Chalkware Collection has been introduced as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary! See the complete 2024 collection and order today!
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Last one for the season! A statement piece to the Gingerbread Series, this near-2-foot-tall Hunched Santa is ornately painted in a lace-like pattern of Victorian gingerbread. With a red coat, this striking piece is part bold, yet whimsical, with a gentle face and striking eyes. Created in 2019, this is an alternative to the British-inspired Brown Hunched Gingerbread Santa.
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We’re pleased to have several new products to adorn your walls in celebration of Dickens and A Christmas Carol. Created as an exclusive, and made in America, these framed works are classic and elegant. Designed to hang, either on the wall or add some ribbon for the tree, there’s no better way to celebrate dickens.
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Celebrate 40 years of Vaillancourt Folk Art with our 2024 Retail Gallery theme, “Cherished Traditions” Discover our largest display yet, featuring new and rare Vaillancourt Chalkware and Ornaments from the Museum Vault Collection. Immerse yourself in curated holiday themes, from cozy country charm to elegant European décor, all showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless holiday traditions. Visit our Sutton, MA gallery for a truly unforgettable Christmas shopping experience. […]
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We believe in quality. We believe in tradition. And, above all, we believe in Christmas. We understand the value of creating traditions intended to be passed down for generations. As a family-owned, American small business, we thrive on the reaction, appreciation, and the expectations of collectors from around the world. Vaillancourt Chalkware is the highest quality fine art Christmas collectible in the country. Hand-painted in our Sutton, MA studios our family has a passion for history, antiques, and Christmas; it is no wonder why our company is a great place to begin, or continue, your family’s Christmas tradition.
