Author's Note: An alternative office party for all the hardworking pagans in your office! This illustration is meant to be funny first off all, and second of all to point out all the symbols and customs of Christmas that derive from pagan holidays, such as Winter Solstice. I know that the office setting blurs the "in the past" requirement a bit but I couldnt resist juxtaposing the decorum of an office party with a taboo pagan romp; complete with burning pine tree, naked people, and a roast boar on a spit! Oh, and of course punch! I think they won over a convert in the young man in the santa hat standing out in the hallway. It looks like he got distracted on his way to the X-mas Office Party down the hall! He is one element that hints that this image may be slightly less than contemporary. There's a nostalgic air there that reminds me a bit of Norman Rockwell and 50's art. Its very appropriate, as i associate 50's with domestic perfection- and it's stuck out there in the hallway wishing it could join in the fiery fun.