The Great Christmas Project Santa❤️

About Us

A giving movement founded in loving memory of Eric, built on one belief: every child deserves Christmas.

Who We Are

The Great Christmas Project

What we do

The Great Christmas Project is a charitable giving movement with a self-sustaining model. Artists donate original artwork. That artwork becomes products people love — Christmas cards, prints, ornaments and gifts. Every purchase funds free toys, books and Christmas experiences for children in need.

Create → Sell → Give → Repeat.

Why we started

The project was founded in loving memory of Eric, whose Santa-like beard and lifelong love of giving inspired its mission. Eric believed giving was one of life's greatest gifts, and he carried that wonder with him all year long.

His legacy isn't defined by loss. It's defined by how much love he gave — and how that love keeps giving, through every gift placed in a child's hands. Read Eric's story.

Where we are

The Great Christmas Project is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and serves children through its programs nationwide.

Our Programs

Four Ways We Give

🧸 Squishies From Santa

Something soft to hug. Children's gifts, given free.

squishiesfromsanta.com

🏪 Santa's Free Store

A free shopping experience where children choose their own gifts.

santasfreestore.com

🎨 Artists for Santa

The creator movement, recruiting its first 100 founding artists.

artistsforsanta.com

📚 Books From Santa

Literacy. A book under every tree.

booksfromsanta.com

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