What would be your ideal setting for Christmas? A cosy country cottage far away from everything, a homely house in a village where everyone knows each other or an awesome apartment in a big city? Are you a country or city girl/boy?
Both have their advantages, of course. I believe that Christmas in a city has its own charm, and here are some vintage cards that (hopefully) convey that feeling. I have sneaked in a couple of cards from a previous post – I think they’re worth a second viewing.
Here’s a card that combines country and city – I love it because it has everything I love – a deer, snow, starry night and skyscrapers!
Continuing the theme and nicely finishing it off, here is a purely instrumental gem by Marvin Gaye – probably not what you’d expect from him – I think it’s quite evocative of the feel of a city in winter.
Charming scenes all of them. I fancy Christmas eve and day in the city, parties and food and music and noise… then a relaxing Boxing Day at a remote cottage in the country 😊
Thank you, and your plan sounds ideal! Happy Christmas 🤶!
Great selection! I wouldn’t have thought to put cranes and scaffolding on a Christmas card, but Bernard Kaplin totally made it work with the colourful buildings.
Normally I’m a country boy, and I’d love a remote Christmas getaway, but I think there’s something to be said for the city; the lights, the tree and just a general sense of togetherness which isn’t always there (sadly).
Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you, yes that card is quite special. I live in the city and Love it but am lucky to have a good neighbourly relations, so it feels quite villagey… Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the „days between the years“, wherever you are !
The ones with the cranes are most unusual!
Thank you, I do like them , they do reflect reality . Happy Christmas 🎄!
Happy Christmas to you! 🙂
Beautiful & revealing …. & I love the Marvin Gaye, even if it is a little bit ‘freeform’ 😄