Unique Russian Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Santa/grandfather Frost with Birds 6" Tall Artist Signed - Offered by Gabriella's Gifts RUSSIAN WOODEN SANTA (Russian call him Ded Moroz means Grandfather Frost). Hand crafted wooden Santa with birds Very detailed painting Artist signed Size: 6" (H) x 4.5" (W) Made from Linden Wood Made in Russia Our Santa’s are hand carved in an Art Studio near Moscow by master sculptors from specially selected linden wood. Every miniature and detail is meticulously hand painted with watercolors and acrylic to make each Grandpa Frost figurine beautiful and unique. It takes up to 25 hours to finish one figurine, which makes each design naturally limited. Origins of Grandpa Frost The original Gift-Giver of Russia was St. Nicholas. Since the Russian Orthodox Church recognizes the Julian calendar, all religious holidays are celebrated 13 days later then the