In the foreground of this whimsically formal New Year's greeting card, imagine a grand gala taking place inside an oversized, whimsical grandfather clock whose face reads five minutes to midnight. The clock stands majestically in the middle of a ballroom, with its gears and cogs visible through transparent panels, reminiscent of the intricate illustrations of Arthur Rackham. The clock’s golden pendulum swings gracefully in rhythm with the dance floor.

Inside the clock, which serves as both a timepiece and a whimsical ballroom, a menagerie of anthropomorphic animals dressed in vintage evening wear reminiscent of Beatrix Potter's characters are preparing for the midnight countdown. Picture a distinguished-looking rabbit in a black tailcoat with a monocle and pocket watch, engaged in an animated waltz with a graceful fox in an elegant evening gown. The fox’s gown shimmers like Maxfield Parrish's ethereal landscapes, with hues of deep blue and silver.

Around them, a bear with a top hat and a red bow tie is balancing a tray of bubbly champagne flutes, while a hedgehog in a waistcoat mischievously attempts to snatch a glass. On a small stage, a penguin quartet plays classical instruments, their little tuxedos as sharp as those in a Norman Rockwell scene. Balloons shaped like clock faces hang above, tethered with gold strings, casting soft, swirling shadows.

On the stroke of midnight, the hands of the clock magically open to reveal fireworks inside the clock, their vivid colors spilling out like an Edward Gorey illustration, casting vibrant, kaleidoscopic reflections on the floor. Tiny mice with tiny top hats and tails scurry around the base of the clock, each carrying tiny sparklers, adding a touch of Quentin Blake's charming chaos to the festive occasion. The details in this scene capture the essence of a formal yet playful New Year’s Eve celebration within the world of whimsical fantasy.

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