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Reading Santa T-shirt

A funny, cute Reading Santa gift for a librarian, teacher or anyone who loves Christmas stories. The Reading Santa T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Holidays collection. The design shows Santa in a green armchair with round spectacles, a fur-trimmed red coat and an open book, with a mug on a little table beside him, saying “Ho ho hold on. Chapter ending.” Available on Etsy.

“Ho ho hold on. Chapter ending.”

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About this design

A green armchair, round spectacles, an open book and a mug.

The story behind it

The 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" describes Santa as "a right jolly old elf" with a little round belly, and it never shows him with a book. We figure someone who visits every house in one night has earned a quiet chapter first.

Proposed colors: White

Mockups show the print at true scale on a size M tee. Colors are proposed, not final.

Where to buy

Available on Etsy: see this tee on Etsy (opens in a new tab). See all our shops or follow on Instagram (opens in a new tab) for new drops.

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Questions about the Reading Santa shirt

Who is the Reading Santa shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for librarians, teachers and anyone who loves Christmas stories. The kawaii-style chibi art is storybook watercolor, so the shirt works as a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

What is the joke on the Reading Santa shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Ho ho hold on. Chapter ending.” The 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" describes Santa as "a right jolly old elf" with a little round belly, and it never shows him with a book. We figure someone who visits every house in one night has earned a quiet chapter first.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?

Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.