Victorian Christmas Greetings Card with Children in Snow

A trio of children bundled in elaborate beribboned hats populate a snowy landscape, which becomes deeply concerning once you notice they're actually ice skating through a blizzard—because apparently the best way to express 'peace on earth' is by dragging small children onto frozen water in a storm. The middle child in the red coat clutches what appears to be a large spool of twine, a gift presumably from parents who had truly given up, while the boy in the nautical suit stares directly at her with the focused intensity of someone about to make a very bad financial decision. Copyrighted by John Winsch in 1912, this card guarantees that whoever received it spent Christmas slightly confused about what the twine was for, which is honestly the most relatable holiday experience imaginable.