The scene unfolds on a starry Christmas Eve night, where chaos comically reigns supreme over a quiet suburban neighborhood. The central focus is a cartoonishly vivid sleigh crash, reminiscent of something out of a Gary Larson panel. Santa Claus, a rotund and jolly figure with his trademark red suit and fluffy white beard, is mid-air, having been comically ejected from his sleigh. His eyes are wide with surprise, and his red hat flutters away in the night breeze. The sleigh, a fantastical contraption with golden bells, is tangled up in a gnarled old oak tree, its runners twisted like pretzels.

In the background, the stars twinkle, echoing the charm of Charles Schulz's serene backdrops. However, this tranquility is hilariously offset by a fire blazing among the scattered presents. Colorfully wrapped gifts with oversized bows are engulfed in cartoon flames that dance mischievously, their fiery tendrils reaching toward the heavens.

A reindeer, inspired by the whimsically exaggerated style of Bill Watterson, has its antlers accidentally entangled in Santa’s oversized belt. The reindeer, with wide, doe-like eyes and a comically exaggerated expression of guilt, seems more bewildered than aggressive. Its fur is depicted with a playful array of textures and shades, while its antlers are drawn to mimic the intricate curves of a winter tree.

To the side, the neighboring house, a cozy structure adorned with twinkling Christmas lights, stands mostly untouched, save for a few strings of lights that have comically tangled around Santa's sleigh. A snowman in the front yard is humorously sculpted to resemble a surprised bystander, its stick arms pointing toward the chaos, as if witnessing a spectacle.

In true Hergé fashion, a tiny detail in the corner features a curious cat peeking from behind the house's curtains, one eye wide with intrigue, creating a small but delightful sub-plot within the scene. This card captures a blend of classic holiday spirit with a twist of slapstick humor, bringing together a mishap-laden adventure fit for a chuckle.

Generated with these themes: Santa was delivering presents to a house in his sleigh but there has been a horrific sleigh crash. The presents are on fire and Santa is being gored by a reindeer.

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