A Cozy Kardashian Christmas: Trading Glitz for Intimacy in 2025
Despite being known for their lavish, star-studded holiday extravaganzas, the Kardashian-Jenner clan opted for a more intimate Christmas gathering in 2025. As Khloé Kardashian explained in her Instagram video on December 24, “We are not doing a big Christmas Eve party this year because we just had my mom’s huge 70th and we just wanted something more intimate.” However, in true Kardashian fashion, the family didn’t abandon their love for glamour altogether. Khloé, adorned with borrowed jewelry from designer Lorraine Schwartz, assured followers they were “celebrating the holiday very glam and fab,” even if the guest list was limited to family members only. This shift represents an interesting evolution for a family whose brand has been built partly on spectacular celebrations shared with millions of followers worldwide.
The decision to scale back came just one month after Kris Jenner’s milestone 70th birthday celebration—an event that featured appearances from power couples Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, among other A-listers. Held at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s estate, the James Bond-themed party featured poker and roulette tables, transforming the venue into a glamorous casino worthy of 007 himself. The extravagance of this recent celebration likely influenced the family’s desire to balance things out with a more relaxed Christmas gathering. It demonstrates how even for the ultra-famous Kardashian-Jenners, there’s value in alternating between public spectacle and private family moments, creating a rhythm between sharing with the world and preserving some experiences just for themselves.
The Christmas Eve party has been a sacred tradition for the Kardashian-Jenners long before they became household names. As Khloé revealed on her “Khloé in Wonderland” podcast, these celebrations predate her birth, with Kris hosting them since the 1970s. What began as a family tradition eventually evolved into a highly anticipated social event on Hollywood’s calendar. In recent years, the hosting duties had been rotating among the siblings as they established their own households and families. This passing of the baton symbolizes not just the growth of the family but also the changing dynamics as new generations take on traditional roles while adding their own contemporary twist to longstanding customs.
Kris Jenner, the matriarch and orchestrator of so many family moments, acknowledged the tremendous effort that goes into their Christmas celebrations. “I think that it really takes a lot of energy, time, resources, money, creativity, just all of it,” she explained. Beyond the logistical challenges, Kris revealed a nostalgic attachment to their pre-social media Christmas rituals, particularly the formal family photoshoots in coordinated holiday outfits. These photographs, which grew more elaborate “the more kids everybody had,” represent physical mementos of family growth and continuity. Her sentiment highlights how even for a family that has monetized their image, there remain deeply personal aspects to how they document and preserve their shared history.
The evolution of the Kardashian-Jenner Christmas celebrations mirrors the family’s journey from relative obscurity to global fame. What once were private family gatherings became content for their reality shows, then social media spectacles analyzed by fans and media alike. The professional photoshoots that Kris fondly remembers have transformed into Instagram moments that reach millions instantly. Yet through all these changes, the core purpose—bringing the expanding family together during the holidays—remains consistent. Their 2025 decision to scale back suggests a conscious effort to recalibrate and perhaps rediscover the original spirit of their Christmas tradition, emphasizing connection over production value.
As the Kardashian-Jenner empire continues to expand through business ventures, marriages, and children, their holiday traditions will inevitably continue to evolve. The 2025 intimate Christmas gathering represents not just a practical response to having recently hosted a major event but potentially a new phase in how the family balances their public and private lives. While fans might miss the star-studded spectacles of previous years, this more restrained approach offers a glimpse of the family’s priorities shifting, even if temporarily. Whatever form their Christmas celebrations take in the future—whether returning to grand galas or continuing with smaller gatherings—they will undoubtedly remain a reflection of this remarkable family’s journey, values, and their ever-changing relationship with fame and public perception.
