Lit by the glow of candles on a decorated Christmas tree, Happy Christmas by Viggo Johansen (1891) presents an interior scene of a family gathering. Children and a woman join hands and form a circle around the tree, while two adults and another child stand in the background, observing the festivities. The composition is dominated by the light from the tree, which casts a warm illumination across the figures and the room, highlighting the ornaments and festive decorations.

The use of oil on canvas allows for subtle gradations of light and shadow, with soft brushwork emphasizing the intimate, domestic atmosphere. Painted in Denmark in the late nineteenth century, this work reflects the tradition of family-centered holiday celebrations common in Scandinavian households of the period. Viggo Johansen was known for his interest in scenes of everyday life, particularly those set in domestic interiors, and often depicted his own family in such settings. The painting dates to 1891 and is held in the collection of Museernes Samlinger.