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Teddy is back, just like you knew he would be. Teddy's owners know that they have a star on their hands, and now that they've struck viral-video gold, they're not going to let a holiday go by without us getting a chance to check in with our prickly porcupine pal. This time around, Ted's going back to his roots, celebrating the arrival of 2012 with his original, favorite snack: corn. But he is wearing a snazzy party hat to let us know that the snack may not be special, but the occasion is. Teddy was happier than ever to chow down on a cob this New Year's Eve, but he was rather decisive about sending back the bubbly. We guess Teddy's a teetotaler. Happy New Year! ...

Today is the last day of Hanukkah. Did you enjoy your eight crazy nights? Perhaps more importantly (to us, since this is Paw Nation), did you introduce your pets to the Festival of Lights? Did you tell your dog about the Maccabees? Did you give your cat a dreidel? Cats love dreidels after all. We think It's kind of hard to tell from this video if the cat hates spinning tops or loves them. You tell us. ...

Just because you're from a tropical climate doesn't mean you can't celebrate the winter solstice. Thanks to the knitting squad over at Daily Squee HQ, this little parrot is getting into the spirit of the season. ...

You already know that giving someone a puppy as a gift is a terrible idea. Yet what about lots of puppies? OK, still a terrible idea. But, but, but--couldn't we just... borrow them? Just for one day? ...

cseeman, Flickr Holiday homes become pet playgrounds at this time of year. Cats delight in un-decking the halls and climbing the tree. Dogs eat decorations and baptize the tree. The result is a holiday that's anything but merry. Refer to these tips to keep your pets safe and your holiday happy. Plants and Pets. Dogs and especially puppies chew nearly anything. Cats rarely eat plants, but they do claw them and then lick/groom away the residue. Beware of holiday floral arrangements that contain pet dangers. Lilies can cause kidney failure. Holly and live mistletoe cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy if ingested by your pet. Poinsettias are not deadly but can cause nausea and/or ...

Getting into the spirit of the season sometimes requires more effort than just eating tree-shaped cookies or listening to some carols. Sometimes, we need to dress our pets in embarrassing, holiday-themed clothing and take their photos, perhaps even sharing those pics online with the world. Whether your pet is ready for a complete outfit or just a festive collar, the right apparel can make the season that much brighter. Our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite holiday costumes for pets to help both you and your four-legged friends celebrate the season. Top Paw A cute costume that also acts as a cozy hoodie, the Reindeer Coat from Top Paw lets your unsuspecting pet think ...