Every family has one. The friend who signs cards from "me and the cats". The coworker whose phone is 90% cat photos. The mom who would rather spend Christmas morning with a purring lap than a pile of presents.
Shopping for them is easy once you know the rule: the best Christmas gifts for cat lovers are things they use every day. A mug they reach for every morning, a bag they carry to the market, a tee they wear on Christmas Eve. Each time they use it, they think of their cat, and of you.
Below are 12 cat lover gifts from knnstore, all under $20, grouped by the kind of person you are shopping for.
Quick picks
| Gift | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Cat Mug, Cute Cats | Everyday cat lover | $14.90 |
| Van Gogh Cosmic Cats Mug | Art lovers | $17.90 |
| Christmas Cats Tote Bag | Cat moms who shop | $19.90 |
| Meowy Christmas Tee | Funny cat owners | $16.99 |
Christmas cat mugs for the morning-coffee cat person
A Christmas cat mug is the classic gift for a reason: it gets used every single day of winter. All the mugs below are 11oz white ceramic, and most come with a choice of colored interior and handle (red, blue, black, navy or pink).
1. Christmas Cat Mug, Cute Cats
A festive, cheerful design that works for anyone from a teenager to a grandmother. If you only buy one gift from this list, make it this one.
Shop the Christmas Cat Mug, $14.90
2. Two-Sided Christmas Cat Mug
A different cat design on each side, so it looks right whether your giftee is left- or right-handed. A sweet cat mom mug for the person who has more than one cat (and a favorite they will never admit to).
Shop the Two-Sided Cat Mug, $14.90
3. Cute Cat Holiday Mug
Soft, playful and kid-friendly. A great hot chocolate mug for children who love the family cat.
Shop the Cute Cat Holiday Mug, $14.90
4. Festive Cat Accent Mug
The same cozy holiday cat design with a colored interior and handle. Pick the color that matches their kitchen.
Shop the Festive Cat Accent Mug, $17.90 or the classic white version for $14.90.
5. Flamingo, Cat and Dog Christmas Mug
For the household where the cat shares the spotlight with a dog. Funny, a little random, and a guaranteed laugh at the gift exchange.
Shop the Flamingo Cat Dog Mug, $14.90
Art-inspired cat mugs for the creative cat lover
These are our most unique gifts for cat lovers: famous painting styles reimagined with cats. They look great on an office desk, which makes them a smart Secret Santa gift under $20.
6. Van Gogh Cosmic Cats Mug
Cats swirling through a Starry Night sky. If your friend loves art museums as much as their cat, this Van Gogh cat mug is the one.
Shop the Van Gogh Cosmic Cats Mug, $17.90
7. Van Gogh Cosmic Cat Mug (single cat)
The same painterly style focused on one cat. Perfect for the one-cat household.
Shop the Cosmic Cat Mug, $17.90
8. Van Gogh Christmas Cat Mug
A holiday cat painted in Van Gogh's brushstrokes, at the friendliest price of the art collection.
Shop the Van Gogh Christmas Cat Mug, $14.90
9. Pink Van Gogh Cats Mug
The Van Gogh cats with a pink accent. A lovely gift for a cat mom who likes a softer palette.
Shop the Pink Van Gogh Cats Mug, $17.90
10. Picasso-Style Pink Cats Mug
Bold, whimsical, cubist cats. The conversation-starter of the list.
Shop the Picasso Pink Cats Mug, $17.90
Want more painting-inspired designs? Browse our full collection of unique coffee mugs.
Cat lover gifts beyond the mug
11. Christmas Cats Cotton Canvas Tote Bag
A sturdy cotton canvas cat tote bag with a Merry Christmas cat design. Useful for groceries, books or the gym, and great for wrapping other small gifts inside. One of our favorite gifts for cat moms, grandmas and girlfriends.
Shop the Christmas Cats Tote Bag, $19.90 or see all canvas tote bags.
12. Meowy Christmas, Chaos Included T-Shirt
"Ho ho ho, one ornament down. The tree never stood a chance." Every cat owner knows this story. This Meowy Christmas shirt is a soft, 100% ring-spun cotton unisex tee, ideal for Christmas Eve photos and ugly sweater parties.
Shop the Meowy Christmas Tee, $16.99 or browse more graphic Christmas t-shirts.
How to choose the right gift for a cat lover
- For a coworker or Secret Santa: an art mug (Van Gogh or Picasso). It is unique, office-friendly and under $20.
- For a cat mom: the two-sided mug or the Christmas cats tote bag.
- For kids: the cute cat holiday mug, filled with hot chocolate and marshmallows.
- For the funny one in the family: the Meowy Christmas tee.
- Stocking stuffers for cat lovers: any 11oz mug fits in a big stocking. Add cat treats for their pet and you have a complete gift.
Tip: many of our mugs can be personalized. Send us a message with your cat's name and we will add it to the design.
Order early for Christmas
Holiday shipping gets busy, so order early. Find all our cat designs, Christmas mugs and gifts at knnstore.com.
Merry Christmas, and a happy, purring new year to you and your cats. 🐾