Life — December 20, 1923 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains a cartoon and advice article about holiday mail packages. The cartoon depicts ghostly figures delivering packages at night, with the caption "NOW I KNOWS WHY DEY CALLS IT A WHITE CHRISTMAS!" The joke plays on racial dialect and the visual pun of white-sheeted figures—likely referencing the KKK, whose members wore such robes. The "white Christmas" reference creates dark humor by conflating holiday delivery with the intimidating presence of these figures. The accompanying article by Berry Fleming offers practical advice for wrapping and mailing holiday packages, suggesting use of sturdy brown paper, proper addressing, and early mailing to avoid damage. It addresses the competitive chaos of holiday mail delivery season, recommending tips to ensure packages arrive safely.