A Classic Snowy Christmas, Even in an Aussie Summer: Santa Switch On Is the Jigsaw Gift Under $30

Most of us here in Australia will spend Christmas in shorts, with a fan running and prawns on the table. Yet the Christmas pictures we love most are still the snowy ones.

Frosted rooftops. Glowing windows. Santa and his sleigh.

That’s the scene in Santa Switch On, a 500-piece jigsaw from House of Puzzles. It’s a classic wintry Christmas, in a box you can wrap and put under the tree.

The scene

Santa arrives for the Christmas light switch-on, bringing cheer to a busy winter’s evening. Children look on in wonder. Twinkling lights fill the street. The whole town has come out to celebrate.

It’s the kind of picture that takes you straight back to the Christmas cards and storybooks of childhood. There’s a story in every corner, and that’s what makes it fun to put together.

Why 500 pieces works so well

A 500-piece puzzle is a sweet spot for Christmas.

It’s big enough to feel like a project, and small enough to finish over an afternoon or two. That makes it ideal for the busy days around Christmas, when there’s family visiting and a lot going on.

It also suits a wide range of puzzlers. Older kids can manage it. Adults enjoy it without it taking over the dining table. Grandparents can join in without straining over tiny pieces.

Finished, it measures about 34 x 48 cm. That’s a nice size to frame, if you’d like to bring it out again each December.

Quality you can feel

House of Puzzles makes this one from FSC-certified board. Each piece is precision-cut, so it fits with a satisfying click and doesn’t slip apart as you move sections around.

House of Puzzles is a favourite of ours. Their illustrations are busy, warm and full of small details to find.

An easy gift under $30

At $25.99, Santa Switch On is a thoughtful gift that doesn’t stretch the budget. It’s an easy pick for a Kris Kringle, a teacher, a neighbour or someone you’d like to thank this Christmas.

The box is flat and sturdy, so it posts well and wraps neatly.

Order early

Jigsaws Australia is a family owned Australian business. We ship from Melbourne, Victoria, and orders are dispatched within two business days. Stock of this puzzle is low at the time of writing.

Find Santa Switch On, and more in our Christmas range, at www.jigsawsaustralia.com.au.