Elderly man in Santa hat holding gingerbread cookie at Christmas

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A close-up portrait of an elderly man wearing a Santa hat and fingerless gloves, holding a gingerbread man cookie with a somber expression. Warm holiday lights softly glow in the background, creating a poignant contrast between the festive setting and the emotional depth of the scene.