Judge — December 18, 1915 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a Christmas-themed political cartoon depicting Santa Claus in his sleigh being pulled by reindeer over a snowy village landscape. The caption "HITCH BEHIND!" appears to be a visual pun or double entendre playing on the idea of "hitching" a ride. The satire likely critiques some contemporary political or social figure or policy by showing them attempting to exploit Santa/Christmas imagery or goodwill for their own purposes. The specific target is unclear without additional historical context, but the cartoon uses the beloved Christmas tradition and Santa figure as a vehicle (literally) for commentary on political opportunism or attempted manipulation of popular sentiment during the holiday season. The style and publication in *Judge* magazine suggests this dates to the early 20th century.