This summer, a round little raccoon from Seattle won over the entire internet. Now he is coming for the presents under your tree. Meet Jimothy, the newest member of our Christmas Bandit family and a hand-crafted glass ornament inspired by the viral raccoon everyone has been talking about. He is available to order today, and his story is every bit as charming as his face. Just click one of the images above or below to check him out. Who Is Jimothy, the Viral Seattle Raccoon In July, a Seattle resident named Kiana Hall was walking through the Ballard neighborhood one evening when she spotted what she thought was a cat sliding under a parked car. It was a raccoon, but not one shaped like any she had seen. She filmed him, shared the clip on Instagram, and named him Jimothy for the simplest reason there is: he just looked like one. Within days the video had millions of views, and a neighborhood raccoon had become a full-blown internet star. His one-of-a-kind shape comes from a congenital condition that wildlife experts believe is short spine syndrome, which compresses his vertebrae and gives him that famously round, almost neckless silhouette. The good news, and the part that made so many people fall for him, is that he appears perfectly healthy. He moves easily, shows no signs of discomfort, and goes about his raccoon business like he owns the block. Ballard locals will tell you Jimothy is no overnight sensation. Neighbors had been spotting him for years, and there is even footage of him as a clumsy kit back in 2025, kept close by his mother and siblings. Fame simply caught up with a raccoon who had been charming the neighborhood all along. How One Raccoon Became a Summer Icon Seattle did not just notice Jimothy. Seattle adopted him. Fans painted a mural of him in Ballard, tattoo artists started booking Jimothy tattoos, and homemade shirts and art popped up everywhere with slogans like “In Jimothy we trust.” The Seattle Mariners even credited a Jimothy mascot with sparking a winning streak. A city councilmember went a step further and set aside a day to celebrate Jimothy Summer, complete with a Jimothy-themed art contest near the Ballard Farmers Market. Part of the appeal is the raccoon himself. Part of it is what he stands for. This is a little creature built differently from the rest, out in the world and thriving, and people have found real comfort in that. He is proof that the things that make you unusual can be the very things others love you for. Say Hello to Our Christmas Bandit Raccoon Every year, our Christmas Bandits sneak onto the tree with mischief on their minds. They are the lovable troublemakers of the season, always caught mid-swipe with a stolen gift. Jimothy fits right in. He arrives in a Santa hat, both arms wrapped around a stack of presents he has clearly decided are his, wearing the same masked face that made him famous. On a raccoon it is nature's handiwork. On a Christmas Bandit it is the perfect disguise. Like everything we make, Jimothy is made of blown glass and hand-painted by artisans using the same glassblowing traditions we have followed since 1979. The silver glitter across his fur catches the light, and every detail, from his striped tail to the bow on that stolen package, is finished by hand. He is a keepsake first and a conversation piece second, the kind of ornament people lift off the tree to get a closer look. At $27.99, the Jimothy ornament is available to order now and ships the week of July 29. Reserve yours and be among the first to give this year's bandit a home. A Little Piece of 2026 for Your Tree The best ornaments do more than decorate. They hold onto a moment. Years from now, you will pull one out of the box and land right back in the year you got it: a first home, a new baby, a trip you never wanted to end. Jimothy is one of those markers. Jimothy is the summer of 2026 in glass form, the season a round little raccoon from Seattle reminded everyone to find joy in the unexpected. Order Jimothy Today Jimothy is ready for his close-up, and your tree is the perfect stage. He is part of our Animals & Pets ornaments collection, home to all the critters and companions that make a tree feel like yours. Reserve yours now and keep an eye on your gifts. This year's most wanted Christmas Bandit is on his way.
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