A lot of humans have mixed feelings about the holidays. For some, it means warm get-togethers with friends and family, sharing good food and traditions. For others, it means stress and too many things to do. Some dread those family get-togethers because it’s impossible to avoid personal issues and political discussions. And for many people, sadly, it’s a painful memory of those no longer here. All too often, the holidays fall far short of expectations.
But you know what? If you live with a cat, you have the perfect holiday buddy! When I list the following 10 reasons why, you may decide to pass on traveling in bad weather just to deal with your fractious, drunken uncle and stay home to celebrate with your kitty instead. So here goes:
- Cats love helping you wrap presents. Seriously! Have you ever tried to keep your cat out of room while you are giftwrapping? It sorely disappoints them. So let them help, even if it winds up taking twice as long.
- Cats also love helping you unwrap presents! Nobody’s happier on Christmas morning than the cat. There’s wrapping and boxes to play in, and new things to check out. They have all the joy of a 5-year-old human without the whining and shrieking.
- Plus cats aren’t choosy about gifts. They don’t even care whether you give them any. The box and wrapping paper are the best part anyhow.
- Cats don’t argue about politics with you. In fact, politics bore them.
- If your cat indulges in too much catnip, he won’t start an argument. At least not with you.
- A cat’s idea of a holiday treat is a few small pieces of turkey or ham, so they are easy to cook for. In fact, they are perfectly happy with leftovers brought home from someone else’s house.
- If you do decide to cook at home, your cat will be more than happy to supervise and keep you company. And they are small enough so that they don’t get in the way, at least not too much.
- Your cat will never judge your ugly holiday sweater.
- You don’t have to travel to see your cat. You can just stay home to celebrate.
- Your cat will be more than happy to help you take down the decorations. In fact, he may start doing that the moment you put them up.
Have I forgotten anything? You can let me know in the comments!
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So right! <3
Summer, that’s a great list….Coco, Heidi and I pick 3 and 9.
Not to sound gushy mushy Summer, but for me it’s the love, the cuddles, the purring. When my Rosie looks into my eyes I gush with love. It’s mutual. No matter what else is happening, good or bad, her love is always there
You are so correct Summer! Mom and Dad get so much more joy with us in their family. They wouldn’t have it any other way. We make them laugh, love, and live longer fulfilling lives. Purrs
Summer, that’s an excellent list!
I love your reasons Summer. Truth be told, I’d rather b e with my girls. I have one more VERY important reason. No judgement, unconditional love
No place I’d rather be than with my babies!
Kitties make the best buddies 365/24/7!
I definitely prefer to be with my cats for the holidays than people 🙂
You are so right! Cats make the perfect Christmas friends.
Aunt Pauline used to talk about her friends cos they couldn’t understand that she turned down their invitations on big holidays like Christmas cos she said her cats were her family and she wouldn’t leave them alone. TW doesn’t have to worry about the family reunion cos her loud-mouth right-wing relative kicked the bucket this year. It will be sad since her fave Aunt was just found to have cancer. Her family doesn’t get together until after the 25th.
I will be having Christmas with my human this year. She isn’t going anywhere. I plan on doing my usual stuff, perhaps more of my usual stuff than on other days. We will have to see what I feel like doing. I hope you enjoy yourselves and your humans have a relaxed and peaceful time.
Sasha
Miss having a kitty this year. Love seeing your babies.
They don’t care what silly holiday movies are on TV, either. They’re just happy to snuggle on the couch with you.
You are so smart, Summer! As much as I love Christmas, there are definitely parts of it that I dread.
Well I love all your points.
That’s a great list but.. are you SURE kittehs won’t be judging the sweater? Cuz they are very good at judging humans.
Diego-san specializes in #1.
Great list! You are so right, Summer. #10 made me lol! And I love that my kitties and I never argue 🙂
You’re so right, Summer ! Purrs
Great post! We cats are the purrfect companions 🙂
Summer you make the purrfect Mrs Santa!
Meowy Christmas!!
Summer you look so very pretty in your Ms. Santa dress!
#6 was so true for Madi.
Hugs Cecilia
Truer words were never spoken! Merry Christmas to all who enjoy catness during the holidays!!!
In fact, he or she may want to SLEEP on the ugly sweater/sweatshirt after you take it off!! Mol!
Purrz!
Selina
Great advice!! Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Bodacious, Zoee, Django and young Razzle-Dazzle
The cat lets you know when the tree “faints” 😀
You covered it all! Meowy Catmus and Happy Holidays!
Those were fun and all were correct, we sure are good at those things!
MOL! Summer, you are so right! Cats make the best buddies for the holidays…in so many ways.
Summer and Human, this is a charming blog. ❤️ I agree…Christmas and the cat- or cats is loving and full of smiles. They help, they just want the two of you to have an enjoyable time and the cat is a gift every single day and night.
Nailed it! If I could somehow communicate the dysfunction in my family – exacerbated by Holidays like Christmas, no one would choose to celebrate with other people. Yes, it was really that bad. Maybe that’s why Holidays are just another day to me now. Eh.
You are exactly right. Your cat is a great helper and
a good buddy to celebrate with. They aren’t picky about
having ham or turkey either.
Even if your cat gets hissy and pissy sometimes, your cat loves you unconditionally! Meowy Christmas.
Tree ornaments. Or did we miss that one? We make them move near the bottom of the tree…