Garfield by Jim Davis for December 26, 2021

Oh, they’re not grumpy cuz Christmas is over? By the way, you can watch a Garfield Christmas on YouTube. I did and it’s nice.

At least the sweater doesn’t look ugly

Now who has the last laugh, Liz?

Be glad it was not the sweater with 6 arms…

I thought there was something off about the couch in the first panel. It was missing Liz.

Odie looks weird grumpy!

Liz – you are now officially part of the Arbuckle family. A wedding would be a mere formality at this point (And Grandma’s official approval of course)

Aw come on. It not that bad. In facts, it not bad at all.

Perhaps the carrot is in 3D and flops around when they walk.

After the love has gone…

Anyone know who the older man and woman in the top left corner are?

GET KNITTED !!!

Should have brought Lyman back for the cast picture.

Welcome to the family, Liz!

Welcome to the family.

If you can’t beat ’em, you might as well join ’em, Liz.

Misery loves company.

It could have been worse. Jon’s mother could have made them a fruitcake. On the other hand, I’m not sure what he’s complaining about. Those sweaters are not that different from his “taste” in suits.

Welcome to the pity party.

Betcha Liz has a different opinion now.

The Count think they’re cute. What’s the problem, bro?

YAY! Mom’s love has no expiry date…

Welcome to the family, Liz.

… at least its not a pink bunny suit …

She’s truly part of the Arbuckle family, she’s been given the Christmas sweater of approval

Does somebody here know who the woman in-between Garfield and Jon is?

Aw, Liz is family :)

and she has been enrolled in the yearly sweater by Jon’s mom.

That’s actually kinda sweet, John’s family have accepted Liz. Now what her family thinks of him however…

Now that Christmas

Karma is a……

She who snickers last…

Funny!

Welcome to the family!

It would’ve been nice if Lyman was added in the title panel, but he must be gone for good, huh?

Strangely, mom’s sweaters are knitted to give them all bad posture.

Always love when panel one has all the characters :D

Misery loves company, Liz.

Garfield should be used to this by now. Jon, Odie, and Liz, welcome to Garfield’s world of pain.

Be thankful you have a family member to give you matching Xmas sweaters. You’ll miss the tradition when they’re gone.

Jon’s mom already considers Liz a part of the family.

Got there too soon Girl……

I LOLd!

Now she knows how feels CURSE YOU GRANDMA

I like how most of Nermal’s appearances this year are just already-used title panels

That seems like a nice bit of karma for Liz.

Also, has Liz ever actually met Jon’s parents (in person)?

HA HA HA!

The title panel is missing one member of the household. Where is Squeak?

Didn’t see that coming.

it still feels weird that Liz is officially Jon’s girlfriend now, I grew up for DECADES with this guy being bad with the ladies, and striking out SO MANY times with her in particular, but they’ve been together for quite some time now and…it’s so wholesome I love it

oh the irony

The mom is sure taking cognizance of the would be lady in the house.

OK – funny today.

Well, at least she has Mom’s seal of approval.

Maybe next year, she’ll make one for Pooky, too.

Grandma sure stole the show in the old Christmas cartoon.

Hahahahahahahahahaha!

Title panel rerun https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2011/11/06

SHE SPOKE TOO SOON!!

Ugly snowman face sweaters, of course!

Cast of characters as best to my knowledge: (Left side): Armando (waiter), Grandma Arbuckle, Irma (waitress), Jon Arbuckle, “Big Vicious Dog”, Pooky, Garfield. (Right side): Dr. Liz Wilson, Doc (or “Doc Boy”), Jon’s Father, Jon’s Mother, Odie, Arlene, Squeak, Nermal.

Haven’t seen Jon’s family in a long time! Garfield loves Jon’s mom since her catchphrase was basically “Eat, eat, eat!” It’s a wonder Joe turned out so slender.

Does this mean Mrs. Arbuckle considers Liz family now?

One’s Grandma and the other is the waiter guy, name, can’t remember. P.S. That is one depressing family.

Those sweaters XD

XD

Thanks, I hate it.

Think before you taunt.

the strip is new but has a old title characters in the title panel have disapeared