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Devil with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card
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Devil with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card
Devil with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
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Devil Devils Nick Puns Verbal Verse Wordplay Year
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A Devilishly Delightful Holiday Greeting: A Peek into the Past Step back in time with this charming and witty Victorian-era Christmas and New Year card, featuring a mischievous Devil, circa 1890s. The Devil, dressed in red with a sly grin, holds a blackboard and chalk in hand, ready to share a pun-tastic verse that is sure to bring a smile to your face. The verse reads, "Old Nick's New Year's Nick-Name: I'll be Nick as Nimble, Nick as Quick, Nick as a Cricket, and Nick as a Wink, But Nick's Nickname for Christmas is 'Nick's Fondest Nick-Nack'." This clever wordplay, filled with puns and verbal humor, showcases the playful spirit of the holiday season. The intricate design of the card, with its ornate border and elegant typography, adds to its vintage charm. The contrast between the red Devil and the black background creates a striking visual effect that is both whimsical and captivating. This delightful card is a testament to the enduring power of humor and wordplay to bring people together, even during the most festive of seasons. It serves as a reminder that, no matter the era, the joy and merriment of the holidays can be found in the simple pleasures of life, like a well-timed pun or a heartfelt greeting.
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