In the Middle Ages, people believed that at midnight as Christmas Eve became Christmas Day, all the animals of stable and field would be able to speak aloud in celebration.
Pretty sure my cats would be saying, “Make the fireworks stop!” right now…
Goldie is quite ready to take charge of poor Lupin. She can even smile through the threat! Lupin’s poof and enraged expression are on a collision course with a lesson in manners.
And a Merry (as merry as you can reasonably expect, anyway, which is probably not very) Christmas to all, but with an extra thought for those who have recently lost someone.
Andy, our Son Mike, the Castle Clowder, and I would like to wish our Orb family a Merry Christmas! May you and yours, and your furbabies be blessed! We also remember the family members that we have lost. May the holiday spirit bring you comfort and peace.
I have 7 special needs cats, one blind 18.5 year old spaniel that make up my immediate Family. One Foster British Massive whose Guards is in a rehab facility after Breaking his leg at the hip joint. They are all calming down after fireworks now. I received a great Christmas present from Remi my Torrie who usually doesn’t cuddle much, she loves pets but she doesn’t snuggle with me or the others, usually. Tonight she did, she cuddled up
From the Small Bear and myself, a heartfelt thanks for your amazing support and kindness over our loss. You are all truly wonderful people. Happy Christmas to all and whatever your religious persuasion we wish you all a peaceful and joyous holiday.
Merry Christmas to every single cat, kitten, pup, person and assorted furball. Finding BCN and the lovely Orb made this a wonderful year. On to a new year of love and adventure for everyone!
And folks, Christmas is all about sharing and caring. I believe y’all got some nice Christmas cakes which can be shared with a poor hungry bear. Ok. Gimme all those cakes now! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
Oh, they’re a real family now! Lupin and Goldie, acting just like a real brother and sister. . . I predict that soon, a new adventure will beckon, and they will find themselves working together and getting along, without even realizing it. =)
Suddenly had a flashback to Captain Kangaroo, one of the little crudely animated songs they used to do was one about “The Horse in Striped Pajamas” (a zebra, of course). Merry Christmas to all of you and your families, hooman and furry!
Thanks for all the kind words yesterday. It helped that I spend yesterday afternoon at my parents and stayed overnight here so I wasn’t home alone. There cat George even slept by me briefly until he got tired of me moving my legs. I thought of a couple of other special memories of Maxie from her younger days. I got her as a kitten from someone I worked with that had a pregnant cat show up at their hose. When she was young she used to act like she was nursing on me by sucking on my clothes. She really got into it sometimes and I would get a pretty wet spot on my clothes. I don’t remember exactly when she grew out of it. She did it for a number of years.
Another thing was she had something in common with Lupin, she was fascinated by fire. I haven’t burned candles in a while because they bothered my allergies, but wh3n I used to I had to watch her closely. She caught her tail on fire a time or two when I turned my back for a second too long. Fortunately it only ever singed it a little. One of my favorite pictures of her is her by a candle on my dresser.
Merry Catmas! And Christmas to those who celebrate. We awoke to a surprise dusting of snow. Stay warm everyone and may you remember your blessings from this year.
Even though I’m several weeks behind on the comics and comments, I wanted to stop by to say Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! May your day be joyous and filled with family, friends and memories.
LUPIN, HOW DARE YOU. Santa will take note of this for next Christmas. The same goes for you, Goldie.
Santa will also take note of the fact that Elvis is trying to stop Lupin, which is a plus for Elvis as that’s a mark on the nice side. Though his denying Santa exists might counteract that good mark. The baby’s holding back Elvis to keep him out of the fight is sure to help her stay on the nice list. The toddler and Puck are absolutely on the nice list, Puck especially for paraphrasing Dickens.
Merry Christmas one and all. Now I think I’ll go get a slice of left over mincemeat before moving on to check Swan Eaters
Joyous Yule to all who celebrate, peace and love to all regardless…and the lyric stuck in my head is ELPs… I wish you a hopeful ChristmasI wish you a brave New YearAll anguish pain and sadnessLeave your heart and let your road be clearThey said there’ll be snow at ChristmasThey said there’ll be peace on EarthHallelujah Noel be it Heaven or HellThe Christmas we get we deserve
Merry Christmas to all who come here to be uplifted or amused. And thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
For Christmas, my daughter gave me a print of the last panels of Peep Toads . I am lucky that she has never given me socks or a tie (I hate ties). I get Swiss Army pens, toy robots, books, and… BCN prints.
Christmas at the parents yesterday only replace the cats fighting with people and there you have it. The animals are always more well behaved than the people.
BaconBoyCamper about 5 years ago
Blessings to Each and Every One of Us!
Merry Christmas to The Woman, The Man, The Boy and The Toddler; to Puck and Elvis and Lupin — and now Goldie — ; to Tommy; to Georgia; and to the Orb!
https://i.imgur.com/Jc2CclP.gif
https://i.imgur.com/TUYL2HC.gif
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DennisinSeattle about 5 years ago
Merry @#*1! Christmas to all!
Le'letha Premium Member about 5 years ago
In the Middle Ages, people believed that at midnight as Christmas Eve became Christmas Day, all the animals of stable and field would be able to speak aloud in celebration.
Pretty sure my cats would be saying, “Make the fireworks stop!” right now…
Gent about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas, folks. And cats, Merry Catmas to you!
poppet bear about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas everyone!
Mele Kalikimaka to ctlum – hope I got your handle right :)
Aspen_Bell about 5 years ago
It’s been very hard, but it’s getting easier now
Hard times are over, over for a while
The trees are shining in the rain — and smiling inside
You and I watching each other by the garden wall
Raccoons and possums and bugs and people go by
But we just purr / We want to know
We want to know in each other’s eyes
That hard times are over, over for sometime
Hard times are over - hard times are over -
Hard times are over, over for a while
Hard times are over - hard times are over -
Hard times are over, over for a while.
McColl34 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Umm, Lupin? I highly recommend that you do not try her.
dmah Premium Member about 5 years ago
OT: The Twelve Dooms of Harwood
LoveBritTV Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas everyone!
catmom1360 about 5 years ago
Since the cats are indoor cats, the Woman should cut their nails a bit. That way the Man won’t get scratched.
maggijoseph Premium Member about 5 years ago
Goldie is quite ready to take charge of poor Lupin. She can even smile through the threat! Lupin’s poof and enraged expression are on a collision course with a lesson in manners.
catmom1360 about 5 years ago
Lupin, Lupin, hope that’s not your Christmas face.
maggijoseph Premium Member about 5 years ago
And a merry Catmass to all and to all a goodnight!
Hedgehog about 5 years ago
The second annual “BCN 12 Days of Christmas”
“On the 12th day of Christmas, BCN gave to me:
Twelve Kitty Sneezes
Eleven Sulky Lupins
Ten Mystery Novels
Nine Christmas PJ’s (including Buzzy’s!)
Eight Trash Pandas
Seven ’Shoutmonk" Carols
Six Santa Cookies
Five Tommybaums
Four new Kitty Siblings
Three Good Boys (only one is “Puck Good”)
Two Undercover Raccoons
And One “Furever” Home for Goldie!
Hedgehog about 5 years ago
ICYMI – last year’s version (comment #9):
https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2018/12/28
Hedgehog about 5 years ago
Santa cookies do exist!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ebnixJkkf/
about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas with lots of love and happiness!
Robin Harwood about 5 years ago
And a Merry (as merry as you can reasonably expect, anyway, which is probably not very) Christmas to all, but with an extra thought for those who have recently lost someone.
WelshRat Premium Member about 5 years ago
Truces have been called at Christmas. But no-one asked the cats.
lisav1124 about 5 years ago
Andy, our Son Mike, the Castle Clowder, and I would like to wish our Orb family a Merry Christmas! May you and yours, and your furbabies be blessed! We also remember the family members that we have lost. May the holiday spirit bring you comfort and peace.
Lifeflame about 5 years ago
I have 7 special needs cats, one blind 18.5 year old spaniel that make up my immediate Family. One Foster British Massive whose Guards is in a rehab facility after Breaking his leg at the hip joint. They are all calming down after fireworks now. I received a great Christmas present from Remi my Torrie who usually doesn’t cuddle much, she loves pets but she doesn’t snuggle with me or the others, usually. Tonight she did, she cuddled up
Tog about 5 years ago
From the Small Bear and myself, a heartfelt thanks for your amazing support and kindness over our loss. You are all truly wonderful people. Happy Christmas to all and whatever your religious persuasion we wish you all a peaceful and joyous holiday.
kangtourcat Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to all of us here and everywhere!
lynv130 about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to every single cat, kitten, pup, person and assorted furball. Finding BCN and the lovely Orb made this a wonderful year. On to a new year of love and adventure for everyone!
PammWhittaker about 5 years ago
melts into a puddle of squeeeee from the cuteness!
Code the Enforcer about 5 years ago
… Much like how SO many family photos have been taken, yes?! … Merry Christmas!!
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
“Have a Holly Jolly Christmas (or Catmas).”
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
Are we about to see a “Heck on the Christmas Deck?”
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
Pucky toe beans!
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
I love Goldie’s “thumbs” up.
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
I see Buzzy and Pengo but where is Clucky Chicken?
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
Wow, that is an epic tail poof from Lupin. It’s like 1/3 of his body is now poof.
tatempleman about 5 years ago
Puck says it best: Cat bless us, each and every one!
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 5 years ago
It’s not a Holiday unless your relatives, have an argument or get into a fight! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!
Pet about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas Georgia, Georgia’s family, Georgia’s cats and to all of you and your furry families here in the Orb.
Enjoy Christmas day with your friends, furkids and families! xoxo
Alicelth Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to everyone! Lupin you are definitely cruising for coal!!!!!
asrialfeeple about 5 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGQlV2AWGs
asrialfeeple about 5 years ago
Judging from Lupin and Goldie the Christmas peace seems … doomed.
SunflowerGirl100 about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to all The Orb everywhere!!!
fuzzybritches about 5 years ago
So, I’m guessing we’ll have to save the bonding over “Our IX Lives” for later?
David Jones Premium Member about 5 years ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
T_Lexi about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to One and All!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooc5eJc5SHA
anomalous4 about 5 years ago
A Very Merry Christmas & Meowy Catmas from me & sis’s boss Onyx!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6fxdh5H-nx/
GSD Mom Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Cat-mas, all, and may your celebrations be bright!
Lupin, Goldie, behave or your gettin’ Nuttin for Chrstimas!
Zoomer&Yeti about 5 years ago
Hope every in the Mega-Orb has a Merry Christmas and a wonderful Holiday.
Also, remember all our military personnel serving our country all over the world who can’t be with their families.
tweety6677 about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas everyone.May the next year bring you joy and happiness.
tricksterson about 5 years ago
Happy Solstice Celebration of Your Choice to all.
rs0204 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to everyone on the Orb!
Michael G. about 5 years ago
Can you not feel the good will permeating the scene this morning?
Gent about 5 years ago
And folks, Christmas is all about sharing and caring. I believe y’all got some nice Christmas cakes which can be shared with a poor hungry bear. Ok. Gimme all those cakes now! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
cat19632001 about 5 years ago
Rrrrrennnh, Hisssssss, Yowwwllll, Grrrrrrowllll
lpayne.1632 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Oh, they’re a real family now! Lupin and Goldie, acting just like a real brother and sister. . . I predict that soon, a new adventure will beckon, and they will find themselves working together and getting along, without even realizing it. =)
Andrew Sleeth about 5 years ago
How humiliating. Why would anyone in their right mind put matching pajamas on a human?! ( … or pajamas, period, for that matter!)
kathybear about 5 years ago
Merry Catmas, everyone!
LucyLuLu about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to the Orb!
Catmom about 5 years ago
Suddenly had a flashback to Captain Kangaroo, one of the little crudely animated songs they used to do was one about “The Horse in Striped Pajamas” (a zebra, of course). Merry Christmas to all of you and your families, hooman and furry!
Kitty Katz about 5 years ago
This is what I heard on Christmas Day
I heard the meows on Catmas Day
The sounds of fighting did hold sway
As Lupin hissed and Goldie kicked
Where’s Peace on Earth, good will to Cats?
…….
There should be purring (Peace on Earth)
There should be laughing, feline mirth
In my heart I hear them
Peace on Earth, good will to Cats.
…….
Then rang the bells so loud and deep,
God is not dead, Cat does not sleep
The hiss will lose, the purrs ensue,
With Peace on Earth, good will to Cats!
kit about 5 years ago
Peace on Earth
Kit'n'Kaboodle about 5 years ago
Just thought of an interesting Question for the Orb as we are all diverse and scattered and have so many different backgrounds….
How many Languages can we say “Merry Christmas” in? Add on in replies, everyone!
German: Froliche Wienachten! (Also said Frohe Wienachten!)
Ann L Hodgson Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas (Catmas) to everyone and all the fur babies
Susanna Premium Member about 5 years ago
Thanks for all the kind words yesterday. It helped that I spend yesterday afternoon at my parents and stayed overnight here so I wasn’t home alone. There cat George even slept by me briefly until he got tired of me moving my legs. I thought of a couple of other special memories of Maxie from her younger days. I got her as a kitten from someone I worked with that had a pregnant cat show up at their hose. When she was young she used to act like she was nursing on me by sucking on my clothes. She really got into it sometimes and I would get a pretty wet spot on my clothes. I don’t remember exactly when she grew out of it. She did it for a number of years.
Another thing was she had something in common with Lupin, she was fascinated by fire. I haven’t burned candles in a while because they bothered my allergies, but wh3n I used to I had to watch her closely. She caught her tail on fire a time or two when I turned my back for a second too long. Fortunately it only ever singed it a little. One of my favorite pictures of her is her by a candle on my dresser.
anomalous4 about 5 years ago
For all the “backs of heads” lovers in the crowd:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gHUTBJT76/
cjcuster Premium Member about 5 years ago
This reminds me of every large family photo I’ve ever seen! Merry Christmas to you ALL and truly blessed new year!!!
scyphi26 about 5 years ago
And thus we see the start of a beautiful rivalry…
noreenklose about 5 years ago
To Georgia and her family and to ALL my BCN friends
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/318908-Merry-Christmas-Kitty-Eating-Hot-Chocolate.gif
Nicki's ZoMcYo about 5 years ago
Merry Catmas! And Christmas to those who celebrate. We awoke to a surprise dusting of snow. Stay warm everyone and may you remember your blessings from this year.
Natarose about 5 years ago
Merry Catmas!(Christmas for the humans)
Zoomer&Yeti about 5 years ago
Have you all seen Georgia’s new hair?
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/rpp.445708208807938/2868543999857668/?type=3&theater
whybother about 5 years ago
Even though I’m several weeks behind on the comics and comments, I wanted to stop by to say Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! May your day be joyous and filled with family, friends and memories.
dmah Premium Member about 5 years ago
OT: Merry Christmas, shirins! And Merry Catmas to Nushi and Kira!
KL about 5 years ago
Thanks, Georgia, for this perfect Christmas portrait!
Denny Wheeler Premium Member about 5 years ago
Meowy Christmas to all!
willie_mctell about 5 years ago
The voice recorder. Lupin won’t forget. Goldie has no opinion whatsoever of Lupin. Lupin looks good in fluffy mode.
Gent about 5 years ago
As an aside, evidence that we bears aren’t just greedy gluttons but we share our food too. Here’s a bear who leaves some of his fish for the birdies.
https://youtu.be/OpKNlOF7vcg
Maizing about 5 years ago
Meowy Catmess to everyone!
https://imgur.com/kWYlq48
Ninette about 5 years ago
A cat shows up and threatens to kick Lupin in the face? Not acceptable.
Hey interloper, The name is Lupin, not dude. You’re at least #9 after the owl, mind your manners.
kittylover.truitt about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas!
Bwahahaha! about 5 years ago
This feels like the last season of the Brady Bunch when they introduced Cousin Oliver.
knight1192a about 5 years ago
LUPIN, HOW DARE YOU. Santa will take note of this for next Christmas. The same goes for you, Goldie.
Santa will also take note of the fact that Elvis is trying to stop Lupin, which is a plus for Elvis as that’s a mark on the nice side. Though his denying Santa exists might counteract that good mark. The baby’s holding back Elvis to keep him out of the fight is sure to help her stay on the nice list. The toddler and Puck are absolutely on the nice list, Puck especially for paraphrasing Dickens.
Merry Christmas one and all. Now I think I’ll go get a slice of left over mincemeat before moving on to check Swan Eaters
shwhite369 about 5 years ago
I love Goldie’s ability to verbally swat Lupin while still smiling for the camera.
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 5 years ago
♥️
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 5 years ago
This afternoon Kiki god in my lap for the first time. The first time to lie down and make biscuits on my chest.
Best christmas present ever. :)
FrannieL Premium Member about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas all, late night reading, but love all the posting.
Erin Pierce about 5 years ago
Joyous Yule to all who celebrate, peace and love to all regardless…and the lyric stuck in my head is ELPs… I wish you a hopeful ChristmasI wish you a brave New YearAll anguish pain and sadnessLeave your heart and let your road be clearThey said there’ll be snow at ChristmasThey said there’ll be peace on EarthHallelujah Noel be it Heaven or HellThe Christmas we get we deserve
Biskits about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to the Orb!
Catmom about 5 years ago
Sort of figured out the avatar thing—this is Ozzy Tiberius, Prince of Blackness.
BillJackson2 about 5 years ago
Merry Christmas to all who come here to be uplifted or amused. And thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
For Christmas, my daughter gave me a print of the last panels of Peep Toads . I am lucky that she has never given me socks or a tie (I hate ties). I get Swiss Army pens, toy robots, books, and… BCN prints.
Sue Ellen about 5 years ago
From one of my favorite Christmas songs:
“Let’s all try to smile for the picture
And we’ll hold it as long as we can
May it carry us through
Should we ever get lonely?
’Til the season comes ’round again"
miscreant about 5 years ago
Christmas at the parents yesterday only replace the cats fighting with people and there you have it. The animals are always more well behaved than the people.