In our family there is a picture of my father being 'Saint Nicolas' and my oldest sister crying because of fear ... !!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas#The_Netherlands.2C_Belgium.2C_and_Lower_Rhineland_.28Germany.29
You've scrapped a great memory and i love the colorscheme!!!
What was this story you were telling about being in a creative slump?
This is CREATIVE and then some! Love the little santas and how you've coloured big Santas red suit.