‘Tis the season of giving and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon loves a surprise — especially when it comes to the show’s long-running “12 Days of Christmas Sweaters” giveaway, which began during his Late Night years.
“Whenever [Fallon] walks by, he turns the other way — we’re like, ‘Hide that sweater!’” says longtime The Tonight Show costume designer Mario Martines. Each year, he plays the role of Santa leading a workshop of holiday elves — i.e., an in-house team of four, including assistant Erin Byrne — who make the knit creations.
Over the span of the dozen “12 Days of Christmas Sweater” episodes, an audience member is selected at random to receive, on camera, one of Martines’ fantastical creations. This year marks a decade of the spirited tradition, which kicked off on Dec. 7 with a sparkling snowy knit, adorned with custom-printed fairies, sprites and two Santas flying through the air.
“I wanted...
“Whenever [Fallon] walks by, he turns the other way — we’re like, ‘Hide that sweater!’” says longtime The Tonight Show costume designer Mario Martines. Each year, he plays the role of Santa leading a workshop of holiday elves — i.e., an in-house team of four, including assistant Erin Byrne — who make the knit creations.
Over the span of the dozen “12 Days of Christmas Sweater” episodes, an audience member is selected at random to receive, on camera, one of Martines’ fantastical creations. This year marks a decade of the spirited tradition, which kicked off on Dec. 7 with a sparkling snowy knit, adorned with custom-printed fairies, sprites and two Santas flying through the air.
“I wanted...
- 12/13/2023
- by Fawnia Soo Hoo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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