In a bustling, vibrant town square, decked out for the holidays, we find a whimsical Christmas scene that’s bursting with character. At the center stands a gigantic, ornately decorated cactus instead of a traditional Christmas tree, festooned with twinkling lights and baubles shaped like sombreros and maracas, adding a playful touch of "Feliz Navidad." The base of the cactus is surrounded by a motley crew of cartoon animals and characters from across different cultural inspirations.

To the left, a zany, moustached armadillo wearing a red Santa hat and a colorful poncho, strums a tiny guitar while merrily singing. His comically exaggerated expressions and over-the-top gestures are reminiscent of Schulz's expressive characters. Nearby, a mischievous rabbit in a reindeer costume, clearly inspired by the antics of Watterson's Calvin, is seen stealthily placing a whoopee cushion on Santa’s chair, evoking chuckles from a group of children who are gathered around to see Santa. Santa, an elephant this year, with ears like big flapping curtains, wears a red suit that fits snugly around his round belly and large, floppy feet.

On the right, a large, colorful piñata shaped like a snowman hangs from a candy cane hook, attracting the attention of a young boy in an oversized sombrero, reminiscent of a young Tintin, who is energetically swinging a stick. Nearby, a curious penguin, channeling the spirit of Tezuka’s Astro Boy with its oversized eyes and animated expression, inspects a stack of gifts wrapped in cactus-patterned paper.

Above, the sky is a wash of star-studded indigo, with a crescent moon wearing a sleepy Santa cap peering down benevolently. Fluffy clouds shaped like sheep glide by, their expressions hilariously grumpy about being out in the cold. The edge of the scene features a string of vivid papel picado fluttering in the gentle winter breeze, each panel cut into intricate designs of stars, Christmas trees, and maracas.

This tableau is a delightful blend of holiday cheer and cross-cultural charm, setting the perfect stage for a Christmas card that's both heartwarming and irresistibly funny.

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