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Christmas card, Carrying home the yule log
Christmas card, Carrying home the yule log.
late 19th century
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Carrying Home the Yule Log
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is a charming late 19th century Christmas card image, brought to us by the Mary Evans Picture Library. The scene captures the essence of a traditional rural winter's tale, as children bundle up against the snowy countryside, eager to bring home the symbolic Yule log. The card depicts a group of children, bundled up in warm clothing, pulling a large yule log through the snow, using ropes for assistance. Their rosy cheeks and bright eyes reflect the joy and excitement of the season. The snow-covered landscape adds to the winter wonderland atmosphere, with trees and bushes blanketed in white. The Yule log was an old European tradition, believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits during the winter solstice. Families would search for the perfect log, bring it home, and burn it in the hearth to keep their homes warm and filled with light during the darkest days of the year. This heartwarming Christmas card image evokes a sense of nostalgia and tradition, reminding us of simpler times and the joy of family and community. The children's determination to bring home the Yule log together, despite the challenges of the winter weather, symbolizes the enduring spirit of the holiday season. As we admire this beautiful card, we are transported back in time, imagining the warmth and joy that must have filled the homes of those who received it during the late 19th century. It is a reminder that no matter how much time passes, the traditions and customs of the holiday season continue to bring us closer to our loved ones and remind us of the magic of the season.
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