Home > Special Days > Christmas > Related Images
Christmas - A Yule Tide Carol
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Christmas - A Yule Tide Carol
Christmas - A Yule Tide Carol.
19th century
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23097310
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Bonnet Carol Percy Pews Satin Sepia Sing Singing Tarrant Tide Yule Yuletide
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
> Special Days
> Christmas
> Related Images
A Yule Tide Carol
EDITORS COMMENTS
- Christmas in the 19th Century (Mary Evans Picture Library) This evocative image captures the spirit of Christmas past, as a group of women and children gather in a quaint, candlelit church for a Yule Tide Carol service. Dressed in their finest satin and velvet, the women wear elegant bonnets adorned with ribbons and flowers, while the children, bundled up against the winter chill, gaze up at their mothers with wide, curious eyes. The pews are filled with people, all united in their religious devotion and the joy of the season. The scene is set in the 19th century, a time when Christmas was still deeply rooted in tradition and faith. The use of sepia tones adds to the nostalgic feel, transporting us back to a simpler time when the holidays were celebrated with community and reverence. The title of the print, "A Yule Tide Carol," refers to the ancient tradition of singing carols during the winter solstice, a time when the days were shortest and the nights longest. The carols were believed to bring light and warmth into the darkest of nights, and their singing was a communal act that brought people together in celebration. This beautiful print is a reminder of the enduring power of tradition and the importance of coming together during the holiday season. It invites us to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the joy that can be found in the simple pleasures of singing carols, gathering with loved ones, and celebrating the light in the darkness.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
