It’s that time again. Whether we shun Christmas, embrace it, or celebrate other holidays, there is no escaping the barrage of advertising, the expectations, the stress, and the joy of the season. Following are a few cat moments I’d like to share.

Tinkerbelle through the window, looking in on home.

Little helping.

Collage photo of Wrangler and a Made in Japan figurine.

An antique cat ornament, blown glass, ca. early century.

Another antique blown glass cat ornament.

Collage photo of Dirty Harry and a Made in Japan figurine.

Collage photo of Graywood and a Made in Japan figurine.

Vintage cat in a bag ornament.

Vintage sleeping cat ornament.

Snowbaby with kitten ornament.

Merry whatever-you-want-it-to-be!