Holding On to 
Chritsmas

Holding On to Christmas

Some gifts you unwrap. Others you hold on to forever.

In this tender Christmas painting, a little boy kneels on the rug with his eyes closed, arms wrapped tight around the Basset Hound puppy he has wished for all year. The puppy wears a big red bow, tied a little crooked, and leans into the hug like he already knows he’s home. Behind them, the Christmas tree lights glow soft and warm.

This painting is close to Billie’s heart. She painted it from a photo of her own little man and from fond memories of Ralph, the family’s beloved Basset Hound. It’s a celebration of the quiet moment after the excitement, when a child holds a long-awaited Christmas wish and never wants to let go.

Painted in Billie Shannon’s signature jewel tones, Holding On to Christmas is the third painting in The Believing Years collection. It’s a perfect gift for dog lovers and anyone who remembers a Christmas puppy.