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A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS

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Old Father Christmas Attended by a Motley Group under the Direction of the Lord of Misrule

Oliver Evans makes a Christmas firecracker

The Meadow at San Isidro, 1788 (oil on canvas)
XIR899334 The Meadow at San Isidro, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 41.9x90.8 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: La Prairie de San Isidro; ); Spanish

Self portrait of the artist drinking, 1724 (oil on canvas)
XIR694913 Self portrait of the artist drinking, 1724 (oil on canvas) by Grimou, Jean-Alexis (1678-1733); 100 x 85 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait de l artiste en buveur; ); French

The Card Players (oil on canvas)
BAL5723 The Card Players (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Man with a Jug, c. 1635
BAL5686 Man with a Jug, c.1635 by Haarlem School, (17th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Going to the Fair
BAL4978 Going to the Fair by Rippingille, Edward Villiers (1798-1859); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bardolph, in Henry IV, 1776 (etching)
XJF483329 Bardolph, in Henry IV, 1776 (etching) by Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bardolf is a minor character in four of William Shakespeares plays)

Cavaliers in a tavern (oil on canvas)
BAL31943 Cavaliers in a tavern (oil on canvas) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

O fair as Hope was the New Years morn, That broke through the night, o er a world forlorn! The glad bells toll d for the Old Year gone, And rang for the New, a merry sweet song.New years day

Morris Dancers (engraving)
XJF618981 Morris Dancers (engraving) by Grignion, Charles (1754-1804); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Our Christmas Dream (engraving)
XJF391508 Our Christmas Dream (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Enjoying Christmas (engraving)
XJF391507 Enjoying Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Beer Street, 1751 (engraving)
XJF265847 Beer Street, 1751 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Merry peasant party, Cornelis A. Hellemans, 1650 - 1699

The Merry Fiddler, Ary de Vois, 1660 - 1680

The merry homecoming, Jan Havicksz. Steen, 1670 - 1679

Singing to a Captive Crowd (oil on canvas)
BAL198527 Singing to a Captive Crowd (oil on canvas) by Piltz, Otto (1864-1910); 76.2x111 cm; Private Collection; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; German, out of copyright

The Village Festival (oil on panel)
XJL180973 The Village Festival (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Musee Rolin, Autun, France; Flemish, out of copyright

The Good Bottle, wine merchants sign (oil on canvas)
XIR174120 The Good Bottle, wine merchants sign (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A Good Vintage (w / c on paper)
BAL15578 A Good Vintage (w/c on paper) by Kraemer, Peter (1823-1907); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

The King is Drinking (oil on canvas)
XIR154134 The King is Drinking (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; Flemish, out of copyright

Festive Gathering, 1910 (oil on canvas)
BAL153696 Festive Gathering, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); 160.6x214.5 cm; Art Museum of Kostroma, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Rural Celebration (Wine, Women and Singing)
XKH149070 Rural Celebration (Wine, Women and Singing) by Scheits, Matthias (c.1630-c.1700); 42.3x63.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

But the Godly old Chaplain left him in the Lurch, The sword I forgot for the
XJF1072691 But the Godly old Chaplain left him in the Lurch, The sword I forgot for the sake of the Church (engraving) by English School, (18th-19th century); Private Collection; English

Merry Company in an Arbor; Adriaen van de Venne, Dutch, 1589 - 1662; 1615; Oil on panel; Unframed: 16.4 x 23 cm (6 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.), Framed: 24.1 x 30.8 x 2.5 cm (9 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 1 in.)

Slender, with the Assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from The Merry
Slender, with the Assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from " The Merry Wives of Windsor, " Act III, Scene iv Slender, with the assistance of Shallow, courting Anne Page

Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V
Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from " The Merry Wives of Windsor, " Act V, Scene v Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, V, v Signed and dated in brown paint

Hernes Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor, V, v Herneas Oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V, Scene v, George Cruikshank, 1792-1878, British

Buck Washing on Datchet Mead from The Merry Wives of Windsor, III, v Signed and dated in brown, lower center left: " I.S. Clifton 18 [?]", John S. Clifton, active 1852-1869, British

Man with Golden Retriever sitting on a sofa

Young man smiling, wearing a check shirt, portrait

Man wearing casual clothes at a flea market during a city tour

Man, early 30s, wearing party clothes, fashion shot

Young man wearing elegant clothing with a bag over his shoulder in front of the New Palace in Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Young happy man holding an apple at a market

Young man by the sea, portrait

Four children lying on a meadow

Portrait of a forty-year-old woman in front of flowers

Boy, 5, making a grimace

Charming bare chested man wearing pyjamas sitting on a bed, smiling

Charming bare chested man wearing pyjamas lying in bed, smiling

CHRISTMAS CARD. American Christmas card. Illustrated, late 19th century

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Domestic Geese - in snow wearing Christmas hat & scarves. Digital Manipulation

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Adelie Penguin - pair driving car through snow scene with Christmas hats lights and holly. Digital Manipulation

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Polar Bear - pair driving car through snow scene mouth open waving with Christmas hats lights and holly. Digital Manipulation

Christmas Mistletoe being pulled along atop a wooden frame
Delightful Chromolithograph Christmas greetings postcard by Ellen H. Clapsaddle depicting a large bunch of Christmas mistletoe, tied up with a red ribbon, being pulled along atop a wooden frame sled

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"Merry Moments at Rathaus Christmas Market, Vienna, Austria" Step into a winter wonderland at the enchanting Rathaus Christmas Market in Vienna, Austria. Picture No. 12480072 captures the festive spirit with its vibrant colors and joyful atmosphere. Amidst the bustling crowd, a female figure stands elegantly in her hobble skirt, adding a touch of vintage charm to the scene. The carousel music cover fills the air with delightful melodies as fairies gracefully twirl on the merry-go-round. It's like stepping into a whimsical Christmas card adorned with Shakespearean jesters and their mischievous grins. A Shakespeare quotation on a greetings card reminds us that "the earth has music for those who listen. " In London, amidst motion blur views of another merry-go-round carousel, we are transported back in time to an archery match in 1828. The excitement is palpable as competitors aim for victory while spectators cheer them on. A historic black and white photograph takes us to Buckingham Palace in 1947 when Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) announced her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Their smiles radiate pure happiness and anticipation of their future together. Lily Elsie's timeless beauty captivates our hearts just like these merry moments do. Her graceful presence adds an ethereal touch to this collection of joyous memories. And let's not forget about three little kittens playfully chasing their tails. Their innocent antics remind us that even simple pleasures can bring immense merriment. Whether you find yourself strolling through Vienna's magical market or reminiscing about historical events captured forever in photographs, may your days be filled with merry moments that warm your heart and bring joy to your soul.