The rat is a small, furry and usually brown-colored rodent with black markings on its back. It has small, black eyes, a pointed nose and four legs, each with five toes. Given its small size and endearing appearance, the rat is often seen as a symbol of luck, productivity, and success. As it is also connected to the myth of the rat and the mouse of Christmas, it is a reminder of hospitality and the spirit of giving during the festive season.
To best represent the rat, one could start by coloring it a light brown with darker brown colouring on the tips of its ears, tail and back, with a creamy color on the muzzle. To make a more contrast, one could also use lighter colors like tan and beige for the rat spots. For its eyes, a vibrant blue or green color can be used to make its eyes sparkle. Finishing touches such as yellow around its mouth and nose, and white whiskers could also be added.