Santa Claus Collectibles Tour by Tom Jerman Video 7

The collectables tour was inspired by my collection of roughly 4500 Santa figurines and ornaments, and I thought you would enjoy a video sample.  You can access through the website or our Facebook page.  Please share with anyone you think would be interested.

Thanks to David and Sarah Fesiuk of Fesiuk Films for their artistic vision and to my webmaster, Drake LaDue, for his technical know-how.

Santa Claus Collectibles Tour by Tom Jerman Video 6

The collectables tour was inspired by my collection of roughly 4500 Santa figurines and ornaments, and I thought you would enjoy a video sample.  You can access through the website or our Facebook page.  Please share with anyone you think would be interested.

Thanks to David and Sarah Fesiuk of Fesiuk Films for their artistic vision and to my webmaster, Drake LaDue, for his technical know-how.

Santa Claus Collectibles Tour by Tom Jerman Video 5

The collectables tour was inspired by my collection of roughly 4500 Santa figurines and ornaments, and I thought you would enjoy a video sample.  You can access through the website or our Facebook page.  Please share with anyone you think would be interested.

Thanks to David and Sarah Fesiuk of Fesiuk Films for their artistic vision and to my webmaster, Drake LaDue, for his technical know-how.

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