
The Last of the Spirits by John Leech. From the First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

The Last of the Spirits by John Leech. From the First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

The Red Portfolio by Harry Wilson Watrous, circa 1900.

Scrooge’s Third Visitor. Illustration by John Leech, from the First Edition of A Christmas Carol. 1843.

Illustration of Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball by John Leech. First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

Illustration of Scrooge and Marley’s Ghost by John Leech. First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

First Edition Title Page of A Christmas Carol. Illustrations by John Leech, 1843.
I’m sending my love to everyone working on Black Friday. I know that it is unpleasant, which is why I am not joining the ranks of bargain shoppers.
I’ll be at home reading and, mostly, sleeping.
Like these lovely ladies…
Happy (American) Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Greetings

Thanksgiving Day Menu, 1918

Thanksgiving Evening Concert, 1859

Flowers in a glass vase, study by John Constable, circa 1814.