Getting the Christmas Tree 1939

"Getting the Christmas Tree" is a 1939 lithograph by American artist James E. Allen (1894-1964). The artwork depicts a snowy winter scene with a family hauling a Christmas tree home from the woods. The family is shown trudging through the snow, with the father carrying the tree and a child accompanying them. In the background, a team of horses pulls a log sled, a detail that underscores the importance of the forest and its resources. The artwork captures the spirit of a traditional Christmas tradition and the beauty of a snowy winter landscape.