"And the sockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there..." And there he is, right on schedule - St. Nicholas, aka. Santa Claus, at the fireplace where those stockings are indeed hung and painted with care. The delightful Limoges box opens with a Santa clasp to reveal a painting of wrapped gifts. This wonderful Christmas Limoges box scene is a Christmas treat, hand painted with exceptional detail in Limoges France.