In the whimsical New Year's scene, picture a snowy village nestled under a sky filled with twinkling stars. At the center, a large snow-covered hill has been transformed into a bustling winter fairground. On the hill, a giant clock tower made of ice stands majestically, its frosty hands pointing at midnight, ready to usher in the New Year. Nearby, a group of lively penguins, reminiscent of R. Crumb's playful characters, have formed a conga line, each wearing a colorful party hat, flapping joyously to the rhythm of a band of squirrels playing makeshift instruments—banjos and drums fashioned from acorns and twigs.

In the foreground, a snowman, akin to a Peanuts character, grins widely while holding a hot cocoa stand made from gingerbread, complete with candy cane poles and gumdrop decorations. Children, bundled up in puffy jackets, trade snowballs and laughter, their expressions exaggerated in a Watterson-esque style. Above this festive chaos, the sky is a swirling palette of pastel hues—pink, orange, and lavender—a la Winsor McCay, with large, fluffy clouds spelling out "HAPPY NEW YEAR, VLADIMIR!" in bold, bubble-like letters.

In a nod to Eisner, the scene captures the dynamic motion of a sled zooming down the hill, driven by an ecstatic, scarf-waving dog, ears flapping in the wind, as fireworks burst overhead in a kaleidoscope of colors, illuminating the entire tableau in vibrant hues. The edges of the scene are framed by towering pine trees, their branches heavy with snow, each detail finely inked in the style of Hergé, creating a sense of depth and whimsy. This enchanting winter wonderland invites Vladimir into a world where the magic of New Year's Eve is eternally preserved in cartoon form.

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