The story of Big Tex
Chapter 1
The Santa Claus who went cowboy
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Chapter 2
Dressing a giant
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Chapter 3
The day Big Tex burned
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Chapter 4
Rising from the ashes
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Big Tex
Ch 1 · The Santa Claus who went cowboy
alicecooks Big Tex
I used to be Santa Claus (ho ho!) / Now I'm the tallest cowboy around (howdy!)
Fun Fact
Santa Claus origin: Big Tex began his life as a giant Santa Claus designed to boost holiday shopping in a small Texas town.
Glossary
santa claus (noun)
A legendary patron saint of children who brings presents on Christmas Eve. In 1949, a giant version of this figure was built in Kerens, Texas, before becoming Big Tex.
A legendary patron saint of children who brings presents on Christmas Eve. In 1949, a giant version of this figure was built in Kerens, Texas, before becoming Big Tex.
Quiz
What was the iconic first phrase spoken by Big Tex to fairgoers starting in 1953?
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Which Texas town was the original home of the giant Santa Claus before he became Big Tex?
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In what year did the giant figure that would become Big Tex make his debut as a giant Santa Claus?
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How much did the State Fair of Texas pay to purchase the giant Santa Claus frame in 1951?