Funny Animals Who Are Full Of Holiday Spirit

Humans aren’t the only ones who are allowed to get into the holiday spirit!

In fact, these animals got so excited about Christmas that it might be hard not to bellylaugh like Santa at their costumes and antics!

Sibling Love

Is anything more precious than two Golden Retrievers wearing matching pajamas and staring at a Christmas tree?

Late but still adorable
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The answer is quite simple. No, the answer is no, there is not.

The Most Perfect Presents

While one of these dogs doesn’t look as enthusiastic about being placed in a box as the other two, we’ll just pretend they’re all excited about Christmas!

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HachiThe Huskeyy/Reddit

They’re the most perfect presents around.

So Excited!

Sitting alongside its moose, this cat looks like it’s been waiting all year for the holidays to roll around.

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Wearing their best bowtie, this cat and moose are ready for Santa and, perhaps, some new toys.

Be The Star

This cat is definitely overly excited for Christmas, letting its humans know that there is no way anything is going on top of the tree.

25 Cats Who Are Really Glad You Finally Put Up The Christmas Tree
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Michael Lopez/Pinterest

Well, nothing except the cat since, clearly, the cat is the star of the holidays.

Trying Out To Be Santa’s Head Reindeer

Who says reindeer are the only animals who are able to pull Santa’s sleigh? This Guinee Pig is ready to give the reindeer a run for their money.

Guinea pigs getting ready for Christmas!
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And the little one in the sleigh might be putting Santa out of business!

A Lemur Excited About A Present

While a ring-tailed lemur isn’t a “normal” animal for a lot of people, it doesn’t mean it isn’t any less excited about the holiday season.

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Just look at its face when it realizes those presents are theirs!

Festive Yet Destructive

Honestly, this destruction is on the humans who thought putting candy canes on the Christmas tree as decoration with a cat in the house was a good idea.

Wreck the Halls
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Joan G/Pinterest

Alas, it happened, and this kitty is getting in the holiday spirit by eating them!

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Doggo

A Rudolph onesie and a stack of presents make this dog’s Christmas merry and bright!

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Maëlle Ayivi/Pinterest

Just look at that face. It looks as though the dog caught a whiff of some treats, perhaps in one of those wrapped boxes.

Ready For Their Closeup

The holiday season is all about lounging around with family and friends.

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Bloody-August/Reddit

This cat just takes it to the next level, showing off its holiday spirit with a garland, ornaments, and, of course, a star on top of its head.

Someone Is A Bit More Excited Than The Other…

For those with siblings, there might be one in the family who gets overly excited about things—at least a bit more excited than, say, their older sibling.

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In this case, the little dog is clearly more into Christmas than the bigger one!

Dashing Through The Snow…

Time to head to the North Pole and help Santa with all of his toy deliveries!

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At least, that’s what it looks like this hedgehog is off to do in this little sleigh.

All Smiles!

Has there ever been anything as cute as three alpacas smiling at the camera while wearing Santa Claus hats?

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momoxoxo/Reddit

Fuzzy and fluffy and ready for the holidays, these three are clearly excited about Christmas.

Listening To Christmas Stories

Have you ever seen two cats so totally entranced? It looks as though they are listening to “The Night Before Christmas” and can’t wait until the end.

Cats Who Definitely Don't Want To Destroy Your Tree
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Debbie Riancho/Pinterest

Along with their adorable holiday-inspired outfits, it is the perfect scene.

“I Am The Present”

This puppy isn’t waiting around for Santa Claus to place presents underneath the Christmas tree.

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Olga Dimitrova/Pinterest

She wants her humans to know that she is, in fact, the only present they need this holiday season!

Ready For Duty, Santa!

This puppy is ready to meet Santa Claus and, perhaps, get a job as one of his reindeer!

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Even if he doesn’t get the position, this puppy is definitely in the holiday spirit!

Not Feeling Very Holly Or Jolly

So, it looks as though this cat has seen better days and is not in the least bit amused about the Santa Claus hat on top of its head.

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Even so, they’ll get holly and jolly in no time!

Ready To Help With The Tree

Where is the rule that says only humans are allowed to help decorate the Christmas tree?

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James D. Morgan/Getty Images

This little penguin looks as though he would like nothing more than to help put some ornaments up!

“The Tree Broke”

The poor dog was so excited about a huge Christmas tree in the house that they just had to go and take one of the decorated branches off to show their human.

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At least the pooch looks very happy about what they did!

The Reindeers’ #1 Fan

It is clear this little calf is Santa’s reindeers’ number one fan. Just look at his bedazzled antlers and Christmas light necklace!

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AviahWinchester/Reddit

There is no way this little one is getting anything but love during the holiday season.

The Cutest Penguin Around

Considering they’re snowbirds, it only makes sense that a penguin would get excited for the holiday season, right?

Penguins Dress Up For Christmas At Harbin Polarland
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Tao Zhang/Getty Images

If its little red and white cloak has anything to say about it, it looks like this penguin is ready to celebrate!

Sharing Sweets Is Caring

Between the festive costumes and the gigantic red, green, and white lollipop, it is safe to say these two dogs are ready for the holiday season!

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Anita Kerr/Pinterest

They’re even sharing, making certain they’ll get anything but coal for Christmas.

Praise Me!

Is this cat getting excited about Christmas or just inflating its own ego by crashing the Nativity scene and becoming Baby Jesus?

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Honestly, the world may never know the reasoning.

Be The Ornament

Hey, when you can’t put ornaments onto the tree, just become the ornament!

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clarusdogcow/Reddit

At least, that was this dog’s plan when they put their snout where a bobble should be.

One Happy Corgi

This corgi is all smiles, wearing a little Santa Claus hat headband while sitting on a cobblestone street.

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If that is not the epitome of Christmas, we’re not entirely sure what is!

Stars Of The Christmas Parade

Christmas parades are part of the holiday fun, and these penguins clearly got the memo.

Penguins Dress As Santa Claus At Everland
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Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

They nailed the assignment, dressing in little Santa Claus and Christmas tree outfits for the big day.

Decorating Is Hard Work

For those who have decorated a house for Christmas, then you know it can be hard a tiring work.

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Karissa Koeppl/Pinterest

Just look at this little puppy all tangled up in Christmas lights, not giving a care in the world as they nod off for a nap!

Casually Eating The Christmas Tree

When the humans bring an entire tree into the house, all bets are off if it survives until Christmas.

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At least, that’s clearly what this bunny is thinking as it munches on some of the branches!

Cruisin’ Through The Holiday Season

Between the candy cane headband, the goggles, and the festive WV van, this dog’s holiday spirit is through the roof!

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Slow-moving-sloth/Reddit

The pooch also looks pretty content with what is happening, which is saying something considering all of its accessories.

Twinkling Lights In Their Eyes

While it was climbing through the Christmas tree branches, this cat probably didn’t expect to get so entranced by the twinkling lights.

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The white lights are even reflecting off his eyes!

The Hat Is A Bit Big But Their Holiday Spirit Is Bigger

Even though his Santa hat is a bit too big for his head, this dog isn’t letting it dampen his Christmas spirit!

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Out on a walk with his human, this dog is one good-looking Santa.