That's a nice illustration of Santa Claus about to tie on the feedbag. It captures what the classic, iconic Santa looks like: a jolly guy with a full face, small nose, big cheeks and bushy beard – not what passes for Santa these days on TV commercials, where any guy with a white beard (often trimmed) will do.
Although a turkey is quite noticeable is the Santa cartoon, it's ham that rules the roost in the ad, with a variety of selections including semi-boneless hams, pic-a-nic hams, canned hams and (if you'll pardon the expression) butt portions. Similarly, beef selections include the, er, rump roast. There's even Canadian Bacon, eh?
Miracle Whip is one of those things that many of us grew up with but shunned once we left the family nest. My mother never, ever had mayonnaise in the house – just Miracle Whip. When I asked her years later why, she answered, "Because mayonnaise doesn't have any flavor." Mom made a lot of things like ham salad and bologna surprise (a sandwich spread) that called for some kind of salad dressing, and it was always Miracle Whip that she used. There's a similar old-time product called Spin Blend that has that tangy flavor as well.
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And here's wishing longtime blog contributor and all-around great guy Alan Hopewell a Happy Birthday today, and an early Merry Christmas too!