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One of the saving graces of the holiday season and eroticism shameall the stress that comes with it, are those certain pet owners with iron wills and a love of costumes.

#ChristmasCatsOfInstagram is a hashtag that exists -- for no other purpose than our pure enjoyment. And it's life changing -- just see for yourself.

There's really nothing like a disgruntled cat dressed as a Christmas elf to brighten one's spirits.

Two tails are better than one

The holidays are better when shared. Though to be fair, the joy of sharing is highly dependent on the company with whom one find themselves. Good thing for these cat duos, they go together like a daggy knitted sweater and holiday cheer.

A photo posted by Artemis and Apollo (@themainecoonlife) on Dec 7, 2016 at 2:22pm PST

A photo posted by Arthur and Baby Eva (@arthurandbabyeva) on Dec 18, 2016 at 3:30am PST

A photo posted by Willow & Gracie 🐺😼 (@mainecoons_of_nottingham) on Dec 16, 2016 at 7:11am PST

Silly costumes

Nothing says "please give me all your gifts and stop fighting with each other about who has to do the washing up," than a kitty in costume, right?

A photo posted by Morris And Percy (@morris_the_persian_cat) on Dec 18, 2016 at 10:33am PST

A photo posted by Keiko the wonder cat (@keiko_thekitty) on Dec 11, 2016 at 10:31am PST

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A photo posted by Munchkins Katie & Frankie (@katieandfrankie) on Dec 18, 2016 at 1:53pm PST

A photo posted by Jennifer Stewart (@my_furry_babies) on Dec 17, 2016 at 11:37am PST

Festivity by immersion

Some felines have experimented with going "full festive" this year by getting trapped, either intentionally or otherwise, in holiday decorations.

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💚“I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.” —Eckhart Tolle. (Maybe not this one, though. Ha!) Happy weekend, everyone! ❤#Repost @dierenarts_marike ・・・ #christmascatsofinstagram

A photo posted by Linda Sivertsenk (@linda_sivertsen) on Dec 17, 2016 at 8:49am PST

After I attacked our Chirstmas' tree, I decide I can be a much better one. 😼🌲 . I invited some furriends that may want to participate at #XmasCats2016 from @balous_life, @mausi.meow and many others!

A photo posted by Muffin's life! (@muffin.chief.thecats) on Dec 14, 2016 at 7:14am PST

A photo posted by ⚯͛ A L B U S △⃒⃘ (@albus.the.ragdoll) on Dec 16, 2016 at 1:24am PST

A photo posted by Romeo (@mondoudouromeo) on Dec 10, 2016 at 3:11am PST

Cats hate the festive season too

While festivus is supposed to be for the rest-of-us, some kitties have little time for dress ups and staged merriment. So for the grinches out there, no kitty Christmas list would be complete without a handful of grumpy but cute, sour pusses.

A photo posted by Charlie 💗 Neva Masquerade (@charlieinberlin) on Dec 13, 2016 at 10:34am PST

A photo posted by Pissed Off Cat (@officialpissedoffcat) on Dec 18, 2016 at 6:49pm PST

A photo posted by Bentley BooBoo Baby (@bentley_boo_boo_baby) on Dec 17, 2016 at 1:03pm PST

A photo posted by Hi I am Cici🐱💕😽 (@cicicatt) on Dec 9, 2016 at 5:10am PST

A photo posted by Morris And Percy (@morris_the_persian_cat) on Dec 10, 2016 at 7:55am PST

If this time of year gets you down, a despondent cat in a Santa hat can cure all manner of ills. You're welcome.