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The Elf Costume Was Supposed to Be Silly. Jingle Looked Like a Pro.

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Big amber eyes, a flat little face, and a tiny elf collar with a jingle bell: this ginger kitten has dressed for the occasion and knows it looks great. It sits on a gray cable-knit blanket with front paws tucked in front, staring straight ahead. Behind it, the living room is mid-celebration, with a glowing tree, a table covered in small boxes and paper, a plaid blanket, and a pair of glasses left on the table.

Round-faced, flat-nosed cats like Exotic Shorthairs are known for being calm and affectionate, a bit like a Persian with a shorter coat. Their short fur is easier to care for than long hair, though they still enjoy a weekly brush. If you want to dress a pet, keep it brief and watch the mood. A collar or costume should never be tight or restrict breathing, hearing, or vision, and any bells or decorations that can be chewed off are a choking risk. Many cats simply do not enjoy outfits, so treats and a quick photo, then the costume comes off, is the kindest approach.

This particular elf, who we will call Jingle, seems unbothered, the very picture of dignity in a festive collar. The tree lights behind add a golden glow, and the whole scene says the toy workshop is under good management. Every holiday needs a kitten in charge of morale.

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