On the front of the Christmas greetings card, we have an imaginative and whimsical winter wonderland scene that merges the traditions of Christmas with the serene art of fishing. Picture a cozy, snow-blanketed village where every rooftop sparkles under the moonlight. At the heart of this village is a quaint frozen pond, surrounded by fir trees adorned with twinkling fairy lights and glistening ornaments reminiscent of Beatrix Potter’s delicate charm. The focal point of the illustration is a jolly, round-bellied Santa Claus, dressed not in his usual red suit, but in vintage fishing attire: an oversized, patchwork wool sweater, a pair of rubber waders, and a worn, floppy fishing hat adorned with tiny holly sprigs, drawing inspiration from Arthur Rackham’s rich detail.

Santa, with a twinkle in his eye akin to a character from a Quentin Blake story, sits on a colorful red and green striped stool on the ice, holding a fishing rod. However, rather than fish, he's "fishing" for Christmas presents! The line dips through a small hole in the ice, and peeking out are little boxes wrapped in shimmering silver and gold paper, each with a distinct pattern. Some presents float beneath the ice, visible through the crystal-clear surface, featuring ribbons in festive colors. Surrounding Santa, a handful of mischievous elves, dressed in elaborately patterned, Victorian-style jackets inspired by Edward Gorey's intricate designs, help haul up the line, their cheeks flushed from the cold.

Above, the night sky is a tapestry of stars, painted in the deep, luminous blues typical of Maxfield Parrish, with the occasional streak of a shooting star, perhaps granting wishes to those who spot it. In the background, Maurice Sendak-inspired whimsical village cottages puff gentle wisps of smoke from their chimneys, each window aglow with warm candlelight. In the foreground, near the edge of the pond, a curious rabbit and a hedgehog, nods to the animal characters of Beatrix Potter, watch the festive fishing antics with wide eyes, their fur frosted with tiny crystals of snow.

This delightful scene combines the cheer of the holiday season with the peacefulness of fishing, telling a unique, playful story that will warm the heart of anyone who receives the card.

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