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Sheet music with comic verse on a Christmas card
Sheet music with comic verse on a Christmas card -- Auld Lang Syne, Home Sweet Home, The Mistletoe Bough and Royal Country Dances (four tunes, fortunes). Date: circa 1890s
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Auld Bough Dances Lang Mistletoe Puns Sheet Song Songs Sweet Syne Tune Tunes Verbal Verse Wordplay
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This charming Christmas card from the late 1890s is a delightful mix of festive cheer and musical whimsy. The sheet music featured on the front includes classic tunes such as Auld Lang Syne, Home Sweet Home, The Mistletoe Bough, and Royal Country Dances - all accompanied by comic verses that are sure to bring a smile to your face.
The playful wordplay and clever puns add an extra layer of joy to this vintage holiday greeting. Imagine receiving this card in the mail over a century ago, with its intricate design and witty humor brightening up your Christmas season.
As you hold this piece of history in your hands, you can't help but feel a connection to the past and appreciate the simple yet heartfelt sentiments expressed through music and verse. It serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, people found ways to spread laughter and merriment during the holiday season.
So next time you hear one of these familiar tunes playing at a Christmas gathering, think back to this whimsical card from long ago - a true testament to the enduring power of music and humor in bringing us together during this special time of year.
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