In a whimsical Christmas card scene inspired by the eccentricity of Gary Larson and the playful charm of Charles Schulz, we find a sun-drenched beach dotted with towering palm trees, each adorned with twinkling Christmas lights and glittering tinsel. Nestled between the palm fronds are small, brightly colored baubles, reminiscent of the eclectic details found in Osamu Tezuka's work. In the foreground, two cartoonish runners, one sporting a red Santa hat and the other wearing reindeer antlers, are in mid-stride. Their exaggerated expressions, eyes wide with holiday glee and mouths open in joyous laughter, mirror the lively antics of Calvin and Hobbes.

Both runners are clad in festive running gear, emblazoned with snowflakes and candy canes, capturing the humorous contradiction of Christmas in a warm locale. Each one clutches a frosty mug of beer, foam spilling over the brim in a nod to R. Crumb's penchant for lively and chaotic scenes. The frothy beer adds a comedic touch, as small, animated bubbles pop playfully in the warm air.

In the background, a serene ocean stretches to the horizon, its waves gently lapping against the sandy shore, with a few mischievous seagulls sporting tiny Santa hats, a detail that brings to mind the imaginative worlds of Winsor McCay. Nearby, a sandman – a beachgoer's version of a snowman – proudly wears a scarf made of seaweed and sports sunglasses, his carrot nose replaced by a bright orange starfish. At the bottom of the card, a hand-drawn banner reminiscent of Will Eisner's graphic novel titles reads: "Run, Drink, Be Merry!" in bold, playful lettering.

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