The kagami-mochi is a traditional Japanese decoration to bring good luck for the coming year. It’s definitely good luck for Maru, because it gives him an empty box to play in before he assumes his traditional role as the holiday centerpiece.
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All the cute animals you crave: puppies, kittens, hamsters, hedgehogs, squid, ducklings, bunnies, raccoons, womba–All right, who added “squid”?
The kagami-mochi is a traditional Japanese decoration to bring good luck for the coming year. It’s definitely good luck for Maru, because it gives him an empty box to play in before he assumes his traditional role as the holiday centerpiece.
It’s the last Caturday before New Year’s Eve — but it looks like someone has gotten into the champagne a little early. Hope you have a happy new year in 2025!
Après le réveillon, by Isaszas, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Before encountering the enchantment that would increase his size, grant him the power of speech, and give him an impeccable sense of style, the popular fairy tale character was more humbly known as “Cat in Boot.”
"Take me out, I'm ready!", by andymiccone, CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Laughing Squid, via NTMTOM
People, via NTMTOM
fkaWaldenPond shares this spectator waiting for the perfect moment to steal the ball.
People watching a tennis game