Picture a bustling New Jersey street corner blanketed in a light dusting of snow, with the warm glow of vintage street lamps casting long shadows on the cobblestones. The center of the scene features a jovial, larger-than-life Santa Claus, but with a twist: he sports a black fedora tilted at a rakish angle and a red suit that resembles a sharp, pinstripe gangster outfit. His belt, typically adorned with a jolly buckle, is now a sleek leather holster carrying a pair of toy machine guns festooned with holly. These "weapons" comically shoot out rolls of festive wrapping paper instead of bullets.

Surrounding Santa are a merry band of elves, each resembling pint-sized mobsters in green tailored suits and polished shoes. They're gathered around a vintage, candy-cane colored car reminiscent of a 1930s getaway vehicle, with tinsel and baubles hanging from the rearview mirror. One elf, with a pencil-thin mustache, leans casually against the car, holding a candy cane like a cigar, while another, wearing oversized aviator sunglasses, meticulously polishes the hubcaps with a red-and-white striped rag.

In the background, quaint brownstone buildings with charming holiday decorations—wreaths, twinkling fairy lights, and red velvet bows—add an extra layer of festive cheer. A cat wearing a tiny Santa hat perches on a stoop, eyeing the proceedings with a look of amused disdain. Above them, a street sign humorously reads "North Pole Ave & Jersey St."

The whole scene is encapsulated in a border reminiscent of Edward Gorey's intricate line work, with delicate, swirling snowflakes framing the illustration, and subtle nods to Quentin Blake's whimsical style in the exaggerated expressions and lively poses of Santa and his elfin crew.

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