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A blue point Siamese cat sleeps curled on a hearth below a red, a green, and a white knit stocking hung from the mantel 11 / 20

Three Stockings Hung Above One Sound-Asleep Siamese

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Three stockings hang from the mantel, one red, one green, one white with red stripes, and below them lies a blue point Siamese who is fast asleep. She is curled on the stone hearth with her head resting on her paws, her pale gray body forming a soft curve. Her dark ears and face are relaxed. Above her, pine garland and a string of wooden beads loop across the mantel, and a basket of blankets and a few toys sit nearby. The room is quiet and warm, with a hint of daylight.

Cats sleep for much of the day, and the warm stone near a fireplace is a favorite place for a nap. Siamese cats are active and talkative when they are awake, but they know how to relax too, and they often seek warm spots. If your home has a fireplace, a sturdy screen keeps sparks off the floor and keeps a curious cat from getting too close. Stockings should hang high out of climbing reach, and any treats inside should be cat-safe. Keep candles and decorations away from where a cat sleeps, and talk to your vet if you have questions about a fire safety plan for pets.

She sleeps through it all, as though the stockings were hung for her. When the house is quiet and warm, a cat knows exactly where to be.

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