Funny Kitty Christmas Cards: Annus Horribilis 2020
Funny Kitty Christmas Cards: Annus Horribilis 2020 by Layla Morgan Wilde
What a year! Every year since launching Cat Wisdom 101 I create and curate unique kitty Christmas cards. This year, the normal cute cards don’t cut it. I think this collection reflects the mood of this year. A year that will live on forever as annus horribilis. The saving grace is our love for cats. Enjoy this collection and tweet or Pin your favorites. There are a few PSA types with timely messages.
And I’ve included this year’s snail mail card at the end with my deepest feelings from the heart. Despite the awfulness of 2020, I feel optimistic for next summer and beyond in 2021. Stay safe and may purrs of delight surround you.
Let’s start with PSAs.
And if that doesn’t convince you, remember to socialize remotely and not in person if possible.
It’s tempting to self-medicate from food, booze and drugs but be the person your cats look up to. At least not judge you too badly.
Odin was exceptionally naughty this year. You can see all the evidence in our Instagram video Reels.
I was feeling nostalgic for cats long gone like Merlin and found this old holiday card. Magic lives if we believe.
I had to include one vintage black cat card in honor of Clyde who celebrated his last Christmas last year.
The ornament I made for Clyde last year was hung on the tree with extra care this year. And this year’s card was based on a photo of Odin taken last year by the tree. So meta!
Okay, just one more because we love you!
Who else feels like this? Surely the New Year will be better?
Nou Nou and Odin are getting along again after a long bout of standoffishness. That’s the best gift I could ask for. The biggest takeaway from this year is appreciating the tiniest joys. Kiss your cats from me and Merry Christmas, happy Yule, Kwanzaa and however you choose to celebrate the holidaze.
xo, Layla, Odin, Nou Nou and the brightest angels cats this side of heaven.
25 Comments
Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon & and Mom Barb
Belated Christmas Wishes! It was great to read about Odin and Nou Nou! I too am appreciating that Kozmo and Marv are “speaking” to each other. Marv has missed Ninja so terribly and has been an absolute brat around Kozmo and Jo Jo!
Love Barb
Ellen Pilch
Thank you for the chuckle. Praying for a better year for everyone. XO
Layla
I sure hope it brighter for you in the New Year 💖
Summer
I love these! Happy holidays from our kitty home to yours.
Layla
Happy 🐈⬛🎄🐈⬛Holidays to you and happier New Year!
Skeeter and Izzy
To all may you have the best Christmas (Catsmus) of all this year! Hopefully we all have learned to appreciate hearth and home a little more this year. It is hard being separated from family and friends but sometimes we need a lesson in appreciating all of the little blessings.
We saw the “Christmas Star” the night of the Winter Solstice and a shooting star arced right above it. God is good, life is good and the small gifts he gives us are beyond words.
May all of you know the Peace, Love and Joy that the little blessings can bring.
Thank you Layla for sharing all of the wonderful things that you do thru out the year. We are blessed to know you and to share your insights etc.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang and all of the Angels
We are Blessed beyond words.
Layla
Huge purrs and hugs to you. We are blessed, Stay safe and may 2021 be stellar 🌟
Leah
Ahahahaha a much-needed laugh and lovely kitties! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Layla
Glad you stopped by Leah. Merry merry Catmas 🐈⬛🎄🐈⬛
Eastside Cats
I’m like the little girl with mistletoe and the housepanther…I’ll be smooching all of the cats!
Layla
Oh, that’s a great idea! Happy holidays xo
Sandee
The cards are most beautiful. I love the vintage ones the very best.
Have a fabulous day and a very Merry Christmas. ♥
Layla
Thanks, the re-designed vintage ones are my favorite ones too!
Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs
Oh, I really did giggle!!
But seriously!! have a great Christmas, and may 2021 be way way better and happier than this year’s…we are going to help *her* kick it into the gutter, Bwahahaha!!
Layla
Hehehe 😹 let’s kick it to the curb! Happy holidays xoxo
Memories of Eric and Flynn
These are fun and appropriate cards. Merry Christmas and a much better 2021.
Layla
Thanks Jackie, I’m really purring 2021 is better for you and Ivor xoxo
easyweimaraner
have a good christmas and all the best for a new year what brings finally good things to all of us…
Layla
Happy Christmas and may 2021 be waaaaay better xo
meowmeowmans
These are great, Layla. Thanks for making us smile.
Happy holidays to you all, and all our hopes that 2021 brings all the good things that were in short supply this year!
XO
Kevin, Tracey, Ava, and Angel Gracie
Layla
Thanks so much! You’re in my thoughts and hope there is peace and glimmers of joy in the days ahead as you navigate the first holiday without Gracie 💜
Connie Marie Poulson
Merry Christmas to you as well ❤️
Thank you for the very appropriate cards too, I always look forward to your photos and cards.
Layla
Merry Christmas Connie 🎄 Thanks, this year’s batch was a fun challenge.
Sue Brandes
Merry Christmas
Layla
Thanks for stopping by, Sue. Merry Christmas 🎄🌟😻