Dookie's Digest - Episode 2: It’s a Hallmark Holiday for Dookie

Dookie's Digest - Episode 2: It’s a Hallmark Holiday for Dookie

by Marci Green-Sharp in Squatty Potty Blog

Last time we caught up with Dookie, he was relishing the transition from summer to fall - but now, we find that he’s fully embraced the holiday season! Our beloved Squatty Potty mascot, horn gleaming, mane dusted with snow, and heart absolutely bursting with cheer, is having a full-on, Hallmark-movie-worthy holiday - and loving every magical minute of it.

✨Hooves at the Holiday Market✨

Dookie’s favorite place to start the season was the holiday market, where the air smelled like cinnamon, pine, and warm sugar. He wandered from stall to stall, marveling at hand-knit scarves, glittering ornaments, and delectable treats.

Everywhere Dookie went, hooves crunched softly in the snow, bells chimed, and strangers smiled - because it’s hard not to smile when a unicorn wishes you happy holidays. He sipped hot cider and sampled cookies shaped like stars, trees, and the occasional unicorn, which felt both flattering and mildly awkward.

Still, Dookie felt at home. There’s something about a holiday market that reminds you life is sweeter when you slow down, savor the moment, and maybe buy one unnecessary but deeply charming ornament.

✨Cookies, Lights, and Holiday Delights✨

Back at his cozy little cottage, his Christmas preparations were in full swing. The kitchen was warm, the counters dusted in flour, and the oven working overtime. Dookie had promised himself he’d bake just one batch of cookies, but somehow that turned into five. He made gingerbread unicorns, decorated sugar cookies, peanut butter blossoms, peppermint chocolate chip - the list went on and on! Not all of them turned out perfect, but the imperfect ones were his favorite, and in his opinion the most delicious.

Tree trimming came next. Dookie hung ornaments collected over the years: a tiny Squatty Potty shaped one from his early mascot days, a festive sparkly poop shape ornament , and a homemade one that simply read “Be Kind to Your Heart (and Your Gut).” When the lights finally flickered on, the room glowed softly. Dookie stepped back, took it all in, and felt that familiar holiday flutter of warmth and joy.

He then got to wrapping - his favorite gift for all his favorite people. Everyone was getting a festive Santa Red Squatty Potty with a bundle of Grab n Go Flushable Wipes. He, of all people (and unicorns), knows how important digestive health is, and he knew everyone would chuckle at first but ultimately deeply appreciate how thoughtful (and functional!) this gift really is.

✨Fireside Feelings and Cocoa Conversations✨

As night fell, snow tapped gently against the windows. Dookie curled up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate so rich it practically required a spoon. The flames danced, the room hummed with warmth, and for a moment, everything felt perfectly still.

That’s when there was a knock at the door. 

Standing outside was a familiar face - sparkling eyes and perfect hair, it was the Prince of Poop dropping by to check on his long time friend, and exchange baked treats. They talked about favorite traditions, childhood memories, and why the holidays always seems to bring out the best in people. They laughed. They shared cookies. They added extra logs to the fire. They shared so many magical moments -the kind that make you believe the holidays really do make the ordinary extraordinary.

✨A Little Magic Goes a Long Way✨

As the season continued, Dookie felt full in every sense of the word. Full of cookies. Full of cocoa. Full of warmth, laughter, and love.

As snow sparkled outside and the tree lights twinkled softly, Dookie reflected on what made this season so special. It wasn’t the decorations or the treats—though those certainly helped. It was the connection. The comfort. The joy of slowing down and sharing simple moments with others. Because at the end of the day, holiday magic isn’t about perfection. It’s about warmth, kindness, and making room - whether in your schedule, your home, or your heart - for a little extra love. And if a unicorn named Dookie can find that magic by the fire, cookie in hoof and hope in his heart, maybe we all can too.

Happy Holidays from Dookie—and may your season be cozy, joyful, and just a little bit magical.🎄🦄

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