Elderly man with knit hat holding Christmas tree cookie

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A close-up of an elderly man wearing a knit cap and fingerless gloves, holding a Christmas tree-shaped gingerbread cookie. His solemn expression contrasts with the festive bokeh lights of a decorated tree in the background, evoking a powerful emotional narrative.