A close-up of a historical printed notice with black text on aged, off-white paper. The notice, titled 'PUBLICK NOTICE', declares that the observance of Christmas—including exchanging gifts and greetings, dressing in fine clothing, feasting, and similar practices—is deemed a sacrilege and satanic, and is therefore forbidden. It states offenders are liable to a fine of five shillings. The text uses early modern English spelling and capitalization, with decorative flourishes and vertical lines suggesting it was printed or posted as an official proclamation.
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Christmas Family Dinner Preparation
Christmas Family Dinner Preparation
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Christmas Family Dinner Preparation
Christmas Family Dinner Preparation
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Victorian Family Christmas Portrait
Publick Notice
A Family Celebrating Christmas Around a Decorated Tree
A Christmas Carol
Children Decorating a Christmas Tree
The Thanksgiving Turkey
Victorian Family Gathering Around Christmas Tree
Winter Scene with Horse-Drawn Carriage and Historical Figures
Family Decorating Christmas Tree, Early 20th Century
