Christmas Cartoons That Remind Us Not to Take the Holiday Season Too Seriously

Everything is different in the post-COVID world, and even Christmas can’t escape the consequences. The cartoon captures the tragedy of the world we live in, where even the cherished tradition of meeting Santa gets a virtual makeover that doesn’t quite manage to live up to the real thing.

The child’s commentary reflects the sentiments many of us have felt navigating the quirks of online gatherings. Awkwardness, skepticism, and boredom all have a seat at the table. On a deeper level, it’s an analogy to our times, where even the magic of Christmas can’t escape the occasional eye-roll from the younger generation.