With all the events around Christmas being canceled… does anyone plan to go caroling this year? We do not have a parade, Candy Cane Day, tree lighting… nothing. Caroling seems like a stretch.
I finally was able to widen it to look at the kitties singing to that small creature. Now the ones on the left are all people while the ones on the right may have been intended in this strip to be several kitties and a mouse which are different creatures.
‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, particularly the mouse. The cats all hung out to give the mouse a scare, while it hoped St. Nicholas would deliver it from there. The carolers were nestled with the songs they had said, while visions of cookie treats danced in their heads. And mamma in her overcoat while my toes in rhythm tapped, had just settled our brains for our regular nightcap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, the mouse did not want to make the cats fatter.
Would that this scene were enacted in many areas now engaged in less thoughtful activities. T’is the season but forgiveness and peace seem thin on the trees.
And after they finish singing, the carolers are given refreshments, while the cats eat their audience. Hey, it’s 2020 – the virus may quit before Pres. Fruitcake does, so of course I’m cynical. And where’s their masks?
Does this mean that carolers are carnivorous predators stalking us poor human house dwellers, waiting for us to show our faces, so they can pounce and consume us?!
willispate over 3 years ago
Tis the Season. 5 Stars.
I Mad Am I over 3 years ago
With all the events around Christmas being canceled… does anyone plan to go caroling this year? We do not have a parade, Candy Cane Day, tree lighting… nothing. Caroling seems like a stretch.
jasonsnakelover over 3 years ago
I finally was able to widen it to look at the kitties singing to that small creature. Now the ones on the left are all people while the ones on the right may have been intended in this strip to be several kitties and a mouse which are different creatures.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m trying to recall if there were any cats in Pixar’s Ratatouille.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Very different cattitude from the humans’.
Kurtass Premium Member over 3 years ago
Meow
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 3 years ago
The cats are going to get their Christmas dinner.
in.amongst over 3 years ago
oh look, the Tommy’s are at the Jerry’s.
wallylm over 3 years ago
Time for a Ghostbusters Christmas: “Cats and dogs living together singing carols to mice, Mass Hysteria!!”
mr_sherman Premium Member over 3 years ago
It looks like the cats are singing for their supper.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 3 years ago
We wish you a Meowy Christmas!
Plumb.Bob Premium Member over 3 years ago
And the next morning there was a wreath of tiny livers arranged neatly on the step.
mattro65 over 3 years ago
Caterwauling or caroling, what’s the difference.
eastern.woods.metal over 3 years ago
It is the season. Thank you Wiley. And a splash of Christmas cheer to all
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
A merry Festivus to all and a happy non trumpian new year!
Brockie over 3 years ago
Singing for their supper.
dot-the-I over 3 years ago
“And the lion will lie down with the lamb, but the lamb won’t get much sleep…” ~ Woody Allen
(Though Isaiah 65:25 says “wolf”).
pcolli over 3 years ago
Not a very silent night.
Say What? Premium Member over 3 years ago
‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, particularly the mouse. The cats all hung out to give the mouse a scare, while it hoped St. Nicholas would deliver it from there. The carolers were nestled with the songs they had said, while visions of cookie treats danced in their heads. And mamma in her overcoat while my toes in rhythm tapped, had just settled our brains for our regular nightcap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, the mouse did not want to make the cats fatter.
JohnCL over 3 years ago
What is Miller suggesting about human carolers?
fred.grenouille over 3 years ago
The carolers should all have masks!
Lawrence.S over 3 years ago
I love to carol. I love to be caroled. I hope the mouse will be suspicious. One lesson I’ve learned in life, you can’t trust a cat.
1953Baby over 3 years ago
I LUV my cats, but a word of warning, Mouse: they pounce on anything that moves. . .or doesn’t, too. . .
sandpiper over 3 years ago
Would that this scene were enacted in many areas now engaged in less thoughtful activities. T’is the season but forgiveness and peace seem thin on the trees.
Prayers for all whoever and wherever.
6turtle9 over 3 years ago
Silent night, holy night, mousies come out, we’ve a joyful appetite.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Peace on earth, starts in the home.
WGillete over 3 years ago
And after they finish singing, the carolers are given refreshments, while the cats eat their audience. Hey, it’s 2020 – the virus may quit before Pres. Fruitcake does, so of course I’m cynical. And where’s their masks?
puliarf over 3 years ago
Sing for your supper?
JosephShriver over 3 years ago
Happy Hanukkah tomorrow
MichaelHelwig over 3 years ago
We wish you a Meowwy Christmas.
mwksix over 3 years ago
So carolers are really just trying to get homeowners to step outside, and once they do… POUNCE!
walstib Premium Member over 3 years ago
Today’s “Francis” comic give this strip a nod today.
verticallychallenged Premium Member over 3 years ago
Wear your singers’ masks, please!
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Cats sing to other cats. Mice just make them hungry. Merry Christmas, nonetheless.
mfrasca over 3 years ago
Mari Lwyd
paranormal over 3 years ago
I wonder if the mouse is going to pass out catnip?
john_chubb over 3 years ago
Wait one cottonpickinminute!
Does this mean that carolers are carnivorous predators stalking us poor human house dwellers, waiting for us to show our faces, so they can pounce and consume us?!
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
Traditionally one gives carolers something to eat as a reward … I’m not sure the cats are envisioning warm cocoa and cookies though!
TurbosDad over 3 years ago
“Meowy Chris-mouse”…
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
I have heard that Christmas Caroling only happens in America. Europeans think we are nuts.
JDeli over 3 years ago
hey, take a look at his one on Dec 19th, 2001! Hahaha! I couple of small differences!
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Who is making the worse caterwauling?
bakana over 3 years ago
Caroling during a Pandemic.
We already Know that Singing spreads the virus Faster & Further.
eolan59 over 3 years ago
I wonder if they’re all singing the same song
peggymuller45 over 3 years ago
Actually, caroling should be the safest thing we do.
oakie817 over 3 years ago
her face says, sigh, it’s 2020
keenanthelibrarian over 3 years ago
Mum (mom?) is definitely not sure what to make of the cat carol singers.
Prey over 3 years ago
They have just finished putting up the lights in my town, trouble is all the shops shut at 6, there is a curfew and it doesn´t get dark until 7!
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m happy enough with a Solstice bonfire, complete with a Yule log.
Bicycle Dude over 3 years ago
Kitty caroling, how sweet!