In this unique and solemn Christmas card illustration, picture a quiet woodland glade under a soft blanket of snow. At the center, a dignified snowman stands, not the jovial kind with a carrot nose and buttons, but a more regal, timeless figure. His features are sculpted delicately, resembling a wise old sage, with eyes made from polished river stones that twinkle like obsidian under the moonlight. His 'nose' is a slender branch, gnarled and knotted with age. Draped over his shoulders is a cloak fashioned from the dark velvet fabric of the night sky, dotted with shimmering silver snowflakes that mimic stars. In one hand, he holds a simple shepherd's crook made from a sturdy birch branch, and in the other, a softly glowing lantern casting a gentle, warm light onto the snow below, casting long shadows of evergreens across the white canvas. Around him, the forest is quiet, with towering pine trees standing sentinel-like, their branches heavy with snow. Delicate frost etches intricate patterns on every twig and leaf, resembling the fine lines of an Aubrey Beardsley illustration. In the background, a pale winter moon hangs low, enveloped in a veil of mist, while a pair of owls perched on a branch watch over the scene with an air of knowing mystery. Nearby, a small, frozen pond mirrors the ethereal glow of the lantern, its surface untouched save for a single leaf that has dared to rest upon it. This scene, drawing inspiration from the detailed whimsy of Maurice Sendak and the enchanting tranquility of Arthur Rackham, is framed with a border of delicate holly leaves and berries, each leaf intricately drawn with veins like tiny rivers, adding a touch of festive cheer. The overall scene invites the viewer into a story of quiet reverence and timelessness, a world where winter whispers its secrets to those who pause to listen.

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