I’m planning on sending my Christmas cards this weekend. I haven’t bought them yet, but I’m certain they will be generally charming with a side of inspiration.
The Victorians had a slightly different approach to holiday greetings, and I always like to look at some of their cards for a different type of inspiration.
This year’s entry might be called “Captured by the Spirit if Christmas.” This merry tableau captures the reason for the season with a jolly gentleman spending his Yuletide all snug in his stocks.
The Christmas theme is clear, however. The stocks has “Happy Christmas” roughly carved below the celebrant’s gaze. Perhaps he can read it upside down as he sings carols.
To complete the joyful scene, a jester, probably representing the spirit of Christmas, places a plum pudding before his guest so that he can fully enjoy the sight of Christmas magic.
God bless us, every one.