Everyone loves the holidays, especially pet owners, because there are just so many ways to celebrate with your furry family members.
This is the season for good food, gifts, holiday cheer, and time spent with family and friends, as well as decorating your home and dressing up in holiday-themed outfits. And since our pets are as much a part of the family as the two-legged members, we want to include them in all the holiday and Christmas activities.
Some people shop for matching dog-and-owner outfits. Others write a letter to Santa for their cat. But there are many more ways to include your pets in holiday celebrations.
Read on for some great ideas for celebrating with your pet this holiday season and making them part of the cherished family holiday traditions, including the ever popular Christmas pet bandanas.
Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Your Pets
There are countless ways to include your pets in the holiday festivities, but here are some of the most popular and some unique ones as well . . .
Pet Stockings
Everyone else in the family has his own stocking hanging from the mantle, so why not your pets too? You can buy pre-made pet stockings, or you can make your own from Christmas pet bandanas for that special touch for your special pets. Then just fill the stocking with all your pet’s favorite treats and toys.
Family Holiday Portrait
For many people, a family holiday portrait is a longstanding tradition, whether just to capture memories or for use in Christmas cards. Either way, don’t forget to include the pets, dressing them in cute holiday sweaters and/or bandanas.
Holiday Treats
While you’re doing all that holiday baking for the family, be sure to bake some special treats for the pets. Your pets will like these much more than treats from the store because they have been baked with love and special care. And then you can put some in the pet stockings.
Looking at Lights
We all love to drive around at night looking at all the festive, beautiful Christmas lights – and your pets will love it too, especially dogs, who love car rides. So take them along to include them in this widespread holiday activity. Just make sure to bring along some water if you intend to be out for a while.
Pet-themed Ornaments and Decorations
Celebrate the lives of your pets by putting pet-themed ornaments and decorations. Pet-inspired ornaments on the tree and décor in your home make a wonderful holiday touch.
Holiday Pet Attire
And don’t forget to dress your pet in holiday attire, just as you do yourself to observe the season. Pet sweaters are a popular choice and are great wear to make your pet look festive while staying warm. But you can never go wrong with Christmas pet bandanas.
Some Popular Christmas Pet Bandanas
Pet bandanas, especially for dogs, are exploding in popularity. And for good reason: they make your pets look utterly cute and offer protection from the weather. Check out these great ideas for Christmas pet bandanas . . .
Princess Paw Paisley Bandana – 22×22 Inch
Featuring the traditional paisley pattern with a twist, the Princess Paw Paisley Bandana makes the perfect holiday attire for your lady pets. This large, lavender-and-pink bandana sporting paisley swirls with paw prints inside, has a festive holiday look, but isn’t overpowering. It is also a quality USA-made bandana featuring a 68×68 thread count and a pearl stitched-edge finish.
Red Tossed Bones Triangle Dog Bandana – 22x29x22 Inch
Triangle bandanas are intentionally made in the perfect shape for tying around your pooch’s neck, and the large, USA-made Red Tossed Bones Triangle Dog Bandana is a perfect example. It features assorted tossed bones on a vibrant holly-berry-red background. We think this is one of the premier Christmas pet bandanas.
Gingerbread Men Bandana – 22×22 Inch
Here’s a bandana that can brighten your home and your pet’s spirits with lighthearted holiday cheer. The Gingerbread Men Bandana features enticing gingerbread men and peppermint swirls – you can almost taste the spicy goodness. This large, USA-made, 100% bandana also has a 68×68 thread count, pearl-stitched edge finish, and double-sided printing – perfect for vibrant long-lasting holiday pet attire.
Santa & Elf – Green Bandana
What captures the cheer of Christmastime better than Santas, elves, and reindeer? And why shouldn’t your pets get in on that too? That’s what you get with the Santa & Elf – Green Bandana – 100% cotton, pearl stitched-edge finish, and made in the USA.
Christmas Surprises – Red Bandana
White Christmas trees, gaily wrapped presents, sleighs, gingerbread men, bows, snowflakes, and more all on a vibrant background – something like that truly conveys the joy of Christmas and the thrill of the season. We think you’ll definitely want the Christmas Surprises – Red Bandana for your pet this holiday season. Besides its utterly appropriate holiday-ness, it is also a quality, USA-made bandana with a 68×68 thread count, pearl stitched-edge finish, and double-sided printing.
How to Shop for the Perfect Christmas Pet Bandanas
When you’re ready to purchase Christmas pet bandanas for your four-legged kids, you need to put some thought into it. Here’s what to consider . . .
Size
Your pet’s bandana has to fit properly, not too big and loose and not too small and tight. But never fear: bandanas are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 18” x 18” to 27” x 27”. Measure your pup’s neck to find out what size will work best.
Washability
Your pet may be a genuine family member, but he or she going to get a lot dirtier than your human kids – and so will the bandana. So when selecting Christmas pet bandanas be sure to look for ones that are durable and will hold up under many washings, usually colorfast as well so that the colors and patterns won’t run and/or fade.
Fabric
Most bandanas are made from cotton fabric, which is typically the best choice for pet bandanas. You do, however, have to make sure it is a quality cotton fabric that can withstand hard use and multiple washings.
Colors/Patterns/Prints
Finally, you have to consider what colors and what patterns/prints will best suit your pup’s personality and your taste during the holidays.
(Adapted from our blog post titled “All About Dog Bandanas.”)
Your Source for Quality, Affordable Christmas Pet Bandanas
Do you want your include your pets in your holiday and Christmas celebrations, making them truly a part of the family?
Then you should go to the bandana source that offers both quality bandanas and great prices coupled with superior customer service – Bandana.com.
Here at Bandana.com, we have all kinds of pet bandanas. You can get more information about us here.
