"God, Bring Our Darling From the Fight"

Ahh, I love this picture. This beauty was completed by Thomas Nast in 1862. He was a cartoonist, and he had this print done to show the thoughts and feelings of a Civil War Christmas. I believe he was able to describe the Civil War perfectly in one picture.

Let's really examine it:

Christmas With the Lincolns

Ahh, Christmas: The time where thousands will be tearing wrapping paper and thinking of Baby Jesus. Many will file into church for their two day-a-year limit (Christmas and Easter). Electric bills will sky-rocket as lights and decorations fill yards and rooftops. And Santa will probably scare at least one toddler this season….