In the snowy streets of an alternate 1940s Berlin, we see a whimsical Christmas gathering with a comical twist, inspired by the artistry of Schulz, Disney, and others. The scene is bustling with quirky characters in vintage attire, reminiscent of Schulz's Peanuts, dressed in comically exaggerated versions of World War II-era clothing, yet adorned with festive Christmas elements. A pudgy reindeer, looking suspiciously like a rotund dachshund with antlers, waddles through the scene, pulling a sleigh that looks like a mishmash of retro-futuristic contraptions, echoing Tezuka’s love for whimsical machines.

In the foreground, a group of cartoonish snowmen soldiers, with their carrot noses styled like military helmets, are building a makeshift snow fort. Their arms are twigs, one holding a tinsel-wrapped candy cane like a baton. Next to them, a jovial Santa Claus character, with a face that combines Disney’s charm and Watterson’s expressive whimsy, is playfully surrendering a gift-wrapped "peace offering" to a group of children dressed as little reindeer recruits. Each child wears oversized aviator goggles, akin to Tintin's adventurous gear, and carries a Christmas stocking slung over their shoulders like a parachute bag.

The background is a vibrant cityscape of quaint German buildings, their roofs topped with layers of fluffy white snow and twinkling with festive lights, creating a contrast between historical architecture and holiday cheer, reminiscent of Eisner’s urban landscapes. Above, a banner strung between two street lamps reads “Merry Kristmas” in a stylized font, playfully skewed to add to the whimsy of the scene, while mischievous elves, with grins inspired by Larson’s oddball humor, attempt to replace a light bulb with a bauble.

The sky is filled with oversized, cartoonish snowflakes, evoking McCay’s dreamy style, as they gently drift down, framing the scene with a sense of cheerful chaos. A small, comical dirigible floats in the background, with an exaggerated mouse-like face painted on its side, in homage to Spiegelman’s playful use of symbolism, subtly hinting at the blend of cultures and eras in this charming, offbeat Christmas card tableau.

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