Victorian Christmas Greetings Card with Angels and Children

The proportions of that pink-robed angel—impossibly tall and looming—create an effect that's less 'protective guardian' and more 'ominous overseer' of two children with the vacant, thousand-yard stares of people who have seen things. The girl in white with her red sash and boy in his little velvet suit are technically smiling, but it's the smile of children told to smile by something with wings and a candle. Meanwhile, a festive table in the background groans under the weight of a fully candle-lit tree—because nothing celebrates the birth of Christ like an open-flame fire hazard—and on the floor, a forgotten doll and toy wagon silently judge everyone's life choices. Holly and berries frame the words 'Christmas Greetings' at the bottom, which feels optimistic given the vibes.