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Merry Christmas! 1847
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Merry Christmas! 1847
" Heaven Bless you Merry Gentlefolks let Nothing You Dismay, " Page of Victorian men and women getting into the Christmas spirit! Indulging themselves in food, drink and dance.
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Merry Christmas! 1847
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- A Page of Victorian Men and Women Getting into the Christmas Spirit: Indulging Themselves in Food, Drink, and Dance This delightful illustration, hailing from the heart of the 1840s, captures the essence of the Christmas season as depicted in the Victorian era. The scene is set in a cozy, festively decorated room filled with merriment and joy. A group of English gentlefolks, dressed in their finest attire, are seen indulging in the traditional customs of the holiday. At the center of the image, a man pours a generous amount of alcohol into a glass, while another man, blindfolded and with a rosy cheek, takes a turn at the "blind man's buff." A couple, lost in the moment, shares a tender dance as holly leaves and wreaths adorn the walls, adding to the festive atmosphere. The lyrics of the popular Christmas carol, "God Bless You Merry Gentlemen," echo in the background: "Heaven bless you, merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For next it liveth well with you, To give and get, I say, That we should plentifully enjoy God's bounty, With a good will, a merry heart." This illustration, from the Illustrated London News Ltd. and sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a beautiful folkloric depiction of the indulgence and enjoyment that characterized the Christmas celebrations of the 1840s. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the traditional customs and spirit of Christmas in its most authentic form.
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