Santa Yoda is perhaps the most iconic Star Wars Christmas image. It was painted by Ralph McQuarrie, who was the concept artist on the original trilogy. Santa Yoda was used as the 1981 edition of Christmas card issued by Lucasfilm. If you were a member of the cast or crew of Empire Strikes Back, then you got this in the mail as a holiday greeting from George Lucas.
Since 1977, Lucasfilm has issued a Star Wars themed Christmas card that it would give to actors, artists, craftsmen, and more as a thank you for all their hard work during the previous year. The cards aren't that rare, nor are some of the images used as many of them have been recycled in Star Wars trading card sets in the 90s. But since they have something to do with Star Wars, the Lucasfilm Christmas card of any of the past 37 editions are a highly sought after piece of memorabilia.
For my Advent present today here is a look at some of the past cards issued by George Lucas. If you haven't been able to make Star Wars creator's Christmas card list, this may very well be the next best thing...
Enjoy...
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