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Celebrating Big Ole through the Years

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May 5, 2023 / Explore Alexandria /
Four side-by-side photos show a large Viking statue—celebrating Big Ole through the years—in various settings, holding a spear and shield, wearing a horned helmet, red cape, and yellow tunic against urban or snowy, tree-filled backgrounds.

Big Ole received some cheer during the Holiday season of 1966 when he was dressed up like Santa. Unfortunately Ole’s Christmas vacation came to a screeching halt in January of 1967 when his festive garb went up in flames due to a prank. Some sources state a flaming arrow was shot at poor Ole Claus.

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Photo courtesy of Douglas County Historical Society.

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