Nice pack! love the era- very unique. The Tarot actually is surmised to have old Christmas and New Year celebration connections in imagery. The Hermit is said to be Saturn (father time) and the Magician is the Carnival King who led the Holiday Parade. Some people have even speculated that the Red and White Garments as shown on the Visconti cards may be the inspiration for the Santa Clause suit, Back then Christmas celebrations were also more Pagan rooted and very Raucous. Like Mardi-Gras.
Nice pack! love the era- very unique. The Tarot actually is surmised to have old Christmas and New Year celebration connections in imagery. The Hermit is said to be Saturn (father time) and the Magician is the Carnival King who led the Holiday Parade. Some people have even speculated that the Red and White Garments as shown on the Visconti cards may be the inspiration for the Santa Clause suit, Back then Christmas celebrations were also more Pagan rooted and very Raucous. Like Mardi-Gras.
paulegipp 2 years ago