This year’s holiday card is a hand colored print, Oak + Holly.

Among the stories of the Oak and the Holly is the Celtic myth of the two kings whose reigns divide the calendar year. The Oak King’a rule begins with the Winter Solstice, replacing the Holly King, who returns to power at the Summer Solstice. The burning of an oak log (the yule log) heralds the coming of new light, while holly branches are brought indoors to bid farewell to the old year.

Happy Holidays!