Mistletoe and a Milky Way c. 1961

"Mistletoe and a Milky Way," created by Norman Rockwell around 1961, captures a charming moment of youthful innocence and holiday tradition. This painting, characteristic of Rockwell's illustrative style, features a young boy holding out a candy bar while a girl stands under mistletoe. The boy's mischievous grin and the girl's bashful expression evoke the sweet awkwardness of childhood romance and the anticipation of a holiday kiss. Rockwell's mastery of realism brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the scene, reminding viewers of their own childhood holiday memories.