Celebrating 40 years of festivities

Forty years ago, Fancy party offered a promotional Christmas ornament to pet parents who sent in enough can labels. As the brand grew in popularity, this giveaway grew into an annual tradition that supports a good cause and celebrates everyday elegance and holiday spirit. Here’s a look at the past, present and future of our culinary-inspired, cat-adored festivities.

The annual Christmas ornament has long been an expression of Fancy Feast’s commitment to celebrating the bond between cats and their owners. In the beginning, the ornaments were handmade by a stuffed animal company called Russ, showcasing the iconic white cat Fancy Feast. Looking at the evolution of the ornaments through the decades draws a connection to our shared history, with each entry marking the cultural context of a different era of Fancy Feast.

The variety of ornaments tells the story of Fancy Feast, from fireplaces to snow globes and this year’s offerings. Fancy Feast always takes the cat experience to the next level, satisfying the taste buds with everything from flawless pate to velvety broth. But Fancy Feast’s exceptional culinary pedigree doesn’t stop with cats, and includes a long tradition of creating dishes inspired by their cat food – for people. This year, you can find the human recipes for a great Christmas feast at Feastivities.com, along with a Limited Edition Fancy Four Course Feast for your cat.

Fancy party through the years

2013 was the first year the ornaments were made locally, moving design and production to St. Louis with Firecracker Printing Press, who created a glorious die-cut, ink-printed ornament that could be “brought to life” by revelers at home . And in 2021, Fancy Feast made a splash by delivering a cookie cutter – a decision and ornament that sparked much bonding and joy post-pandemic.

And the love continues to grow. In 2023, the ornament helped raise more than $76,100 for the Purple Leash Project. This year’s 40th (“ruby”) anniversary brings a tin-shaped music box that plays a well-known jingle, while the white cat wears a ruby ​​gemstone on her collar. It is perhaps the most valuable of the collection; an annual celebration for friends, family and cats Festivities – where everything just tastes better.