Cat Christmas Gifts: Holiday Ideas for Every Cat Lover

Are these cat Christmas gifts for cats or for cat lovers?

For cat lovers. Everything in this guide is made for people to wear or use, and the cat supplies the picture. We don’t make toys, treats, sweaters or beds for cats.

That still leaves plenty to give. A Christmas present is usually opened with an audience, so the best cat Christmas presents get a reaction when the wrapping comes off. Cat-themed Christmas gifts with a generic cartoon cat are easy to find. A gift printed with the cat who actually lives in their house is not.

• Something to wear on Christmas morning: pajamas printed with their cat, ready for the family photo.
• Something for the stocking: a pair of socks with their cat’s face.
• Something for the couch: a photo blanket for the quiet days between Christmas and New Year’s.

Pajamas, socks and blankets make better Christmas presents than ornaments because they keep getting used long after the tree comes down.

Which cat Christmas presents do we make?

Every pick below is made from a photo of their cat, and each one offers two holiday backgrounds: a red Christmas print and a cream Christmas print.

The pajama pants, short sets, socks and blankets are printed in the USA after you order. On the pajama pants the face repeats across the fabric, which means a close-up with both ears in the frame prints better than a far-off shot by the tree.

Which cat Christmas gift fits each cat lover on your list?

Think about the person first, then the product. Each one below has a real reason the usual holiday cat gift misses, and an honest fix.

• The cat mom: holiday “cat mom” sweaters show a stranger’s cat in a Santa hat. The women’s Christmas short pajama set, in red or cream, puts her own cat on the print. For year-round ideas, see our guide to gifts for cat lovers.
• The cat dad who needs nothing: another mug ends up at the back of a cupboard. Men’s pet face pajama pants with a Christmas background get worn all through the break.
• A cat person whose cat hides from cameras: the only pictures are blurry ones from across the room. Ask a housemate for a sleepy close-up; our team checks every upload and emails you if it won’t print well.
• The coworker or gift-swap name: you barely know their taste and dread a generic swap gift. Cat face socks are small, easy to wrap and made from a single photo, often found in a shared group chat.
• The household that does matching pajamas: the cat is always missing from the matching photo. Put the cat on everyone’s pajama pants, in women’s and men’s cuts, so the whole family wears the same face.
• A couple who share one cat: buying two separate gifts can feel like guessing twice. Order a women’s and a men’s pair with the same Christmas background and upload the same photo to both, since each item is printed from the photo uploaded with it.
• Grandparents who host the grand-cat over the holidays: once the visit ends, they miss the cat. A photo blanket with the grand-cat’s name, up to 12 characters, keeps that face on their couch after New Year’s.
• A new kitten’s first Christmas: kittens grow up before the decorations come down. Pajama pants or a photo blanket made from that tiny face mark the year the cat came home.
• Secret Santa and stocking stuffer shoppers: December gets stressful, and last-minute picks look it. Choose socks with a Christmas background and order early, because every item is made to order.
• Someone missing a cat this Christmas: the holidays can feel very quiet after a loss. A photo blanket with the cat’s name, on a calm background instead of the bright Christmas print, gives a favorite picture a place to live. See our pet memorial gifts and what to say to someone who lost a pet.
• A home with several cats: one cat always gets left out when the gift shows a single face. Choose the number of pets (up to 5) and upload one clear photo of each, so the whole crew shares one blanket.
• You, the cat lover: it feels odd to put yourself on the list, and nobody else will guess what you want. Treat yourself to Christmas pajamas with your own cat, no excuse needed.

How do you get a good photo of their cat without spoiling the surprise?

Cats rarely pose, and holiday photos of cats are often the wrong kind for printing. Santa hats hide the ears, and tree lights cast an orange glow. That’s why a daylight photo near a window usually beats the evening shot under the tree. A few routes that work:

1. Ask the housemate. A partner or roommate can send an original photo from their camera roll.
2. Ask for a photo you both remember. “Can you send me that photo of Mochi on the windowsill?” sounds like nostalgia, not a gift plan.
3. Use social media last. Apps compress photos, so a saved copy is often too small to print sharply. The original file works better because it keeps every whisker.

The ideal photo is taken in daylight near a window, with the cat’s face in focus and both ears in the frame. Our guide on how to photograph pets indoors has more tips. Our team crops the photo and places it on the design, and if a photo is too blurry, dark or low-resolution to print well, we email you before production.

When should you order cat Christmas gifts?

As early as you can. Every item is printed after you order, and the holiday season is busy for carriers: shipping can take extra time in November and December. We can’t promise delivery by a specific date, including Christmas. Count back from the day you need the gift, leave room in case we ask you for a better photo, and order before that point. Current timing for each product is on our shipping page.

• Upload a photo that passes the first time. Waiting for a new picture in mid-December costs days.
• Check every size before you pay. Custom items can’t be exchanged for another size. Our size guide has the charts.
• Check the address, especially when the gift ships straight to the recipient.

What else makes a good cat Xmas gift?

A few last ideas for wrapping up your cat Xmas presents:

• A card from the cat. Sign it with a paw print and a slightly judgmental note.
• A small set. Cat face socks plus a photo blanket, both from the same photo, look planned and personal.
• Safe wrapping. Keep ribbon, string and tinsel away from curious cats while presents sit under the tree.

Buying for several cat people this Christmas? These are the current store offers.

Ordering for the family? Mix any styles and sizes: one for you, one for them. Your cart always shows the final price.

• 2 items: 15% off, added automatically in your cart
• 3 or more items: 20% off, added automatically in your cart
• Free shipping from 2 items
• Just one? Code PETPJ20 takes 20% off at checkout
• Problem with your order? If it arrives damaged, misprinted or wrong, email us photos within 14 days of delivery and we reprint it or refund you

Shopping for dog people too? See our guide to dog Christmas gifts.

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