As the festive season reached its peak, Hollywood's elite took to social media to share their holiday celebrations, offering fans a glimpse into their glamorous—and sometimes intimate—Christmas traditions. From sprawling Bel Air estates to snowy New York rinks, the stars showcased everything from family baking sessions to lavish, low-key soirées.
Family Festivities and Intimate Gatherings
The Kardashian-Jenner clan, known for their extravagant Christmas Eve parties, opted for a more subdued celebration this year. Khloé Kardashian revealed the family chose an intimate, family-only gathering, a decision influenced by the scale of their mother Kris Jenner's recent 70th birthday bash. "We just wanted something more intimate," Khloé explained, though she confirmed the dress code remained "glam and fab."
Kim Kardashian shared a heartwarming carousel of images featuring her children Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, along with nieces and nephews True, Tatum, and Dream, all dressed in coordinated holiday sleepwear. The post, captioned "'Twas the night before Christmas…," showed the young cousins laughing and posing together. Notably, Kim's eldest daughter North was absent from the photos, sparking gentle queries from followers.
Meanwhile, Khloé Kardashian's daughter True, 7, took centre stage in a baking video, charming fans as she helped her mother make chocolate chip cookies loaded with holiday M&Ms. "Cooking With True Christmas Edition," Khloé captioned the clip, which showcased True's enthusiastic hosting skills.
Star-Studded Celebrations Across the Globe
Beyond the Calabasas crew, other A-listers shared their unique holiday moments. Jennifer Lopez hosted a pajama party at her $52 million Bel Air estate with her sister Lynda and her twins, Max and Emme. Over in New York, Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz packed on the PDA under the mistletoe before a festive ice-skating date at Rockefeller Center, all while sporting matching Santa hats and plaid pajamas.
Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans on Christmas Eve with the release of Man’s Best Friend (Bonus Track Version), which includes the newly unveiled song Such a Funny Way. The 26-year-old pop star described the release as a "cathartic Christmas crashout" and a holiday gift for her listeners, dropping it alongside a lyric video.
In a show of festive humour, Celine Dion shared a video of herself dressed as The Grinch, sitting solo by a fire pit and mimicking the character's voice. The iconic singer, who is battling Stiff Person Syndrome, even sang a line from her hit All By Myself during the playful clip.
Luxury Gift Guides and Celebrity Brands
The holiday season also saw stars promoting their own brands and curating luxurious gift guides. Oprah Winfrey's annual "Favorite Things" guide for 2025 notably featured products from her famous friends, including Meghan Markle's As Ever Signature Fruit Spread and a $128 pajama set from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop released its provocative Pleasure-Seeker's Gift Guide, featuring items like a $400 vibrator and a $1,285 "naughty" advent calendar containing bondage rope and gold-plated handcuffs. For beauty lovers, Kylie Jenner launched a limited-edition Kylie Cosmetics advent calendar, while Ariana Grande expanded her fragrance line with the new scent Plush Vanilla.
Other celebrity-backed products vying for a spot under the tree included Khloé Kardashian's new fragrance Almost Always, Jennifer Lopez's JLo Beauty skincare kit, and haircare from ambassadors like Jennifer Aniston for LolaVie and Kate Hudson for Joico.
From festive family moments to strategic brand promotions, Hollywood's Christmas was a blend of personal celebration and professional enterprise, offering fans both festive cheer and a curated list of luxury gift ideas.
