Midnight Sky Santa on School Bell

Midnight Sky Santa on School Bell is a charming chalkware piece from Judi Vaillancourt’s ongoing The Bells series, blending holiday nostalgia with personal history. Perched atop a gleaming gold school bell, Santa wears a deep blue coat dotted with stars, evoking the quiet wonder of Christmas night. This design was inspired by Gary Vaillancourt’s childhood memories of his primary school bell—used to mark the rhythms of the school day—which he later reclaimed at auction. Both whimsical and meaningful, this piece celebrates the joy of Christmas and the cherished echoes of the past.