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Merry Christmas -- woman with holly and mistletoe
Merry Christmas -- woman with holly and mistletoe. Heres a bowl of holly for you and a sprig of mistletoe, to make you gay on Christmas Day and light dear memorys glow.
early 20th century
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming early 20th century photograph, a woman stands before a winter scene, her festive attire and the lush greenery of holly and mistletoe evoking the spirit of the holiday season. Dressed in a red cloak and bonnet, she holds out a bowl brimming with holly and a sprig of mistletoe, offering a gesture of goodwill and cheer. The snow-covered ground and the branches of the holly bush, adorned with red berries, add to the winter wonderland setting. The woman's expression is warm and inviting, her eyes twinkling with the joy of the season. The image is reminiscent of the classic Christmas card, a tradition that began in the 1800s. The card in her hand, perhaps intended for a loved one, adds to the sense of connection and nostalgia. The presence of birds in the scene further emphasizes the natural beauty of the season. Mistletoe, a parasitic plant, is often associated with love and romance, while holly, with its prickly leaves and bright red berries, symbolizes protection and good fortune. Together, they represent the enduring cycle of life and the hope that the coming year will bring. This photograph, from the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a Merry Christmas celebration from a bygone era. It invites us to pause and reflect on the simple pleasures of the season and the memories that make it so dear.
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