Considering his obvious preference for the color red, it's no surprise that Santa's favorite bird is the cardinal Wearing a thick, wool-like brown and red overcoat with matching mittens and a red-trimmed hat, Santa carries a burlap bag full of gifts and holiday decorations on his shoulder, and a bronze-colored lantern in his hand. A pair of matching bright red cardinals are embroidered on the front of Santa's overcoat, and a knotted jute belt keeps him wrapped up tight against the cold. These figurines are made to last with plastic faces and hands, resin boots and wired arms, which allow for creative posing. Enjoy the holidays in style with this handcrafted 12 Cardinal Claus that is sure to provide many seasons of pleasure.