The Old Winter Custom

A folk-surreal Christmas scene of a small village gathered around a glowing tree made of patterned leaves and stitched ornaments, painted in a naïve, hand-crafted style. Houses lean gently toward one another, windows shining like eyes. Animals stand calmly beside people, all sharing the same soft expressions. Textures resemble woodcut prints, embroidery, and waxy paint, with simplified forms, uneven lines, and cozy imperfection. The atmosphere is warm, mythic, and timeless—Christmas as a shared ritual rather than a moment in time.