A Royal New Year -Postcard Friendship Friday #148

I love the rich colors and ornate gold embossing on this wonderful old postcard.  They just don't make 'em like they used to!  Such a lovely little princess, and that fellow with a horn must have deafened both Royalty and admirer.  Perhaps the charming boy with his offering of roses, will get the chance to kiss the lady beneath the mistletoe on New Years Eve!

Interestingly, kissing under the mistletoe is a New Year's custom in France, rather than a Christmas custom as in other countries. New Year's Eve is called le Re'veillon de Saint-Sylvestre.  Champagne and foie gras are usually included.  This can be an intimate dinner with friends, or a grand ball.  At midnight, everyone kisses under the mistletoe and offers their best wishes for the new year.

Just one question--I seem to see wings on both boy and horn blower--is this my imagination?  What do you think? 

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Rings on Her Fingers, Bells on Her Toes - Pink Saturday

Of course, she isn't a princess at all--things are not as they seem.  She is a poor girl of good character who's reward brought her to the attention of the ruler of the Kingdom.  Of course, there will be pain and tears, but in the end, they will live happily ever after!

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Little Princess

Here is another postcard of the intriguing little French girl. Recently Jann posted two more photos she recognized as being the same small girl I have wondered about. This is my favorite of the two. (Thank you Jann!)

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There are so many of these postcards, all of the same little girl, in various poses. She has such a unique face, such a delightful, whimsical way about her. I continue to wonder who she was. If anyone out there knows, I'd love to hear from you!