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Santa & Punchbowl
" GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !" A jolly, red-faced Father Christmas, smoking his long pipe and bearing a huge punchbowl full of hot punch.
1890s
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A Toast to Good Health and a Happy New Year: A Delightful 1890s Scene of Father Christmas with a Huge Punchbowl In this charming and festive image from the 1890s, Father Christmas, or Saint Nicholas, is depicted in his jolly and merry best. With a rosy, rounded face, a thick white beard, and a twinkle in his eye, he embodies the spirit of the holiday season. Clad in his traditional red suit, trimmed with fur, and carrying a large, ornate sack slung over his shoulder, he is the epitome of Christmas cheer. The main focus of this photograph, however, is the enormous punchbowl that Father Christmas carries in one hand. The punchbowl, brimming with a steaming, aromatic concoction, is a symbol of good health and the hope for a prosperous New Year. The other hand of the jolly figure holds a long pipe, which he puffs on contentedly, adding to the cozy and inviting atmosphere of the scene. Adorning the room where this joyous moment unfolds are various Christmas decorations, including holly and mistletoe, which further emphasize the festive spirit. The ladle in the punchbowl is ready to serve, indicating that it's time for a toast. This delightful image captures the essence of the Christmas customs of the 1890s, where the sharing of hot punch was a cherished tradition during the holiday season and the beginning of the New Year.
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