Over the years, the Zippo lighter
has become a popular gift at
Christmas time and on other special
occasions, and the Christmas spirit
has been expressed in many different
Santa Clause graphics and other
holiday related themes. The
lighters on this page are mostly
prototype designs that did not go
into production.
1961 slim Zippo with
a prototype design
of two candleholders and "Merry
Christmas".
1963 Zippo with a prototype design
of
two candleholders
1963 Zippo with a prototype design
of two candleholders in brighter
colors than the Zippo to the left.
1966 prototype Zippo with a "Merry
Christmas" design similar to the
1961
slim, except it has
no star.
1977 prototype Zippo with a
Valentine's Day theme, a white Cupid
with a bow and arrow "Loving you
eternally".
1978 prototype Zippo similar to the
one on the left, but without the
ribbon.
1979 Zippo with a prototype design
of
the face of Santa Clause. Note how
the artist has used the chrome in
the design around the cheeks
and eyes.
1979 Zippo with the
face of Santa Clause.
1994 prototype brass Zippo of Santa
with his flying reindeer pulling his
sleigh
into the sky.
1995 Zippo with a decorated tree
wishing Merry Christmas.
