Holiday Traditions Aren't Just for People
It's that time of year again! I am on my media tour across America for
Petco promoting gift ideas for our furkids. This year the theme is about how to include our pets in
holiday traditions.And, when you sit down to think about it, there are lots of
ways to include them and in turn strengthen our bond with these precious family
members.
Here are some ideas:
Family Game Night Around the Fire: As winter weather chills the air, pets may
see less active time outdoors. Ten minutes of thinking play can equal 45
minutes of active play for pets. As many families light a fire and warm up
with a family game night, we can include our pets in the fun with specially
design puzzle games that pique their interest and keep them both mentally and
physically stimulated and close to us at the same time.
Steal a kiss under the mistletoe: Kissing under the mistletoe is a custom that dates back to the Greek festival of Saturnalia and this tradition is
still sure to heat up any holiday party.
Dressed to the Nines: The holidays mean plenty of parties and shopping
for the perfect party dress or festive Santa tie. Dressing the part is part of the fun and there are wonderful
Santa outfits for pooches.
Delicious Dinner: The National Turkey Federation estimates that
Americans eat 18 pounds of turkey a year, 33 percent of which is consumed
during the holidays. Whether the family is feasting on a turkey dinner or
delicious latkes, food is always part of the holiday celebration. There are
special holiday dinners for epts too. So indulge them!
Cookies for Santa: The excitement of waking up on Christmas morning
isn’t complete without the anticipation of whether or not Santa ate the cookies
that were left out for him. What about Santa’s four-legged canine helpers? There are wonderful cookies that you
can put out the night before Christmas for your pet too.
Photos with Santa:Taking photos with Santa is a time old tradition. Luckily, pet parents won’t have to stand in line at the mall to let the family pet share in the fun. PETCO stores nationwide will be offering pet photos with Santa on December 3 and 10, 2011.
Most importantly have fun with your pets. That's what the holiday season is also all about.
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