Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for December 25, 2016

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    BE THIS GUY  almost 8 years ago

    I have a nephew like the first kid.

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    Merry Christmas to all those celebrating the birth of their Lord and Savior.

    Happy Hanukkah

    (Both holidays happening at the same time this year.)

    To those observing neither holidays, good time to go see “Rogue One” and spend some time with the family.

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    Adiraiju  almost 8 years ago

    I have a few nephews like the second kid.

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    Templo S.U.D.  almost 8 years ago

    Merry Christmas, to all you “Pearls Before Swine” fans.

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    Sherlock Watson  almost 8 years ago

    In the last panel we see a mother who realizes that her own kid is a brat, rather than “special.” That alone is a Christmas miracle.

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    Happy Holidays!

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    railwayman001  almost 8 years ago

    I really wish my idiot redneck cousin and his truly bad-tempered wife would have two kids like that first one instead of the two spoiled brats they have and won’t discipline.

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    Bilan  almost 8 years ago

    Sorry lady, but you got what you created.

    (maybe)

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    hawgowar  almost 8 years ago

    And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

    That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.

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    Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    Well, this was somewhat a nice strip. Merry Christmas, folks! God bless

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    BobCu  almost 8 years ago

    Well done Mr. Pastis.

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    laurac5800  almost 8 years ago

    Aaaaaw…Pig is so sweet!

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    whiteheron  almost 8 years ago

    Man, what can be said?

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    A Merry Christmas hug to those that need it.

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    crobinson019  almost 8 years ago

    What a Wonderful thought for Christmas—Thank you Stephen!

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    kaffekup   almost 8 years ago

    “Where’d that first kid go, anyway?” “They threw him out of the store – bad for business.”

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    Ratbrat  almost 8 years ago

    What a lovely Christmas card! Thank you Stephan!

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    OGWhatahunk  almost 8 years ago
    I shot a deer off my roof,, I’m having venison for dinner
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    davidweinstock  almost 8 years ago

    happy kwanza and festivus, too

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    IQTech61  almost 8 years ago

    Dear Lady – you raised the kid who wants the XBox. If they gave you the kid who wanted peace on earth, you would soon have him as spoiled as the one you already have.

    Peace out.

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    Norman L Jones  almost 8 years ago

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

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    Diane Lee Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    That first kid is what I want for Christmas— a whole bunch of young progressive voters.

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    tigre1again  almost 8 years ago

    Thanks v. much. You’re the real thing, Pastis.

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    Thehag  almost 8 years ago

    Let us hope.

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    A_NY_Outlaw  almost 8 years ago

    if Rat were playing Santa, he would have liked the second kid better.

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    Nobody_Important  almost 8 years ago

    Merry Christmas everyone!

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    Mike Parsons Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    It’s nice to be nice, at least one day per year.

    And do not give that kid an XBOX, he’ll never leave home.

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    cruiserd  almost 8 years ago

    Another wonderful strip…Thanks!

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    Dapperdan61  Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    Dang I think I’m going to cry. Thank you Stephan for what a lot of people want for Christmas. I wish Pig could grant the first kids Christmas wish. Anyone can buy an Xbox but I guess it’s too much to ask people to be nicer & stop shooting one another

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    withaG  almost 8 years ago

    Happy Holidays to all and the wish that whatever god, gods, goddess or goddesses that you worship (if any) grant you peace and happiness in the new year

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    Ermine Notyours  almost 8 years ago

    I feel like the first kid with the second mother. Every Christmas is an opportunity for social ladder climbing, from gift reciprocity to snubbing me this year because I didn’t make arrangement early enough.

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    halvincobbes Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    Love this

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    Number Three  almost 8 years ago

    It would make my day to meet a real kid like that.

    xxx

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    nosirrom  almost 8 years ago

    My thought for today: If everyone lived the faith they preach what a wonderful world it would be.

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    Maizing  almost 8 years ago

    Merry Christmas everyone!

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    Sisyphos  almost 8 years ago

    Sorry, lady. No trade-ins of brats accepted.

    Pig, you did good, and the Kid was even better! Merry Christmas!

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    asianwoof  almost 8 years ago

    ((hug))

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    harryrandolph  almost 8 years ago

    Why isn’t the XBOX kid orange?

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    chriscc63  almost 8 years ago

    THAT WAS SWEET.

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    Little Doge  over 4 years ago

    The first kid is the real spirit of the holidays, while the second is what large corporations see it as.

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    Teddy √ Ortiz ✔️  about 4 years ago

    Well, panel 9 just blew the whole thing out of the window.

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    HaVoc  almost 4 years ago

    Awwwwwwww!

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    TheComicFan  over 3 years ago

    Rude! (I mean the mom, the little kid is so nice)

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