Yes, it's that time of year again. Everything is getting a #HolidaySeason. From the Kylie Cosmetics collabs to the absolute #Forest of trees that Instagram has turned into, the Christmas season is most definitely upon us. Whether you're reading this with your own home set up (or still panicking about the last-minute decorations), you can't say you're missing out on the inspiration.
The biggest sign that it's the Holiday Season? Watching Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" shoot up the charts. Which brings us nicely to celebrities. Throw them a holiday, and they'll jump at the chance to deck their entire lives out (and give us major envy).
First, there was Halloween 2018. Kourtney Kardashian dressed up as Ariana Grande, Kim K gave Pamela Anderson a #ShoutOut and Neil Patrick Harris' family did the usual– outshining everyone. Then came Thanksgiving. From the entire cast of The Bachelor to Nick Jonas and Priyanka's family dinner, these celebs were one step ahead.
Christmas outdoes all the other holidays combined. Something about that twinkling tree, those glittering decorations and the anticipation of what Santa will bring is irresistible. Celebs might not invite us to their Christmas mornings and glitzy parties, but they'll meet us halfway – it's called sharing the pics.
From music and movies to reality stars (and a ton of babies), here are 25 celeb Christmas pics that are doing one thing: making us completely melt. Happy holidays, indeed!
25 Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan: No Words For How Much We Miss These Two
2018 will forever be remembered as the year that Channing Tatum and his wife of nine years, Jenna Dewan, called it quits. The memories, though? They're forever.
This couple continues to co-parent their little girl, Everly. As E News reports, when speaking to Live! With Kelly and Michael, Channing said: "She gets the presents part! She keeps looking up at the tree because she knows stuff is supposed to be under there. But she doesn't understand that she's not allowed to open them yet. So when we put something under there, she just like, Present!" #Aww
24 Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik: No Words How Glad We Are That It's #BackOn
You know what? It was our Christmas wish, and it came true. Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have confirmed they're dating again via the cutest Instagram snap ever. It's when couples get back together that a 2016 throwback pic turns even more adorable.
"Building gingerbread houses" was Teen Vogue's 2016 report of how Gigi and Zayn planned to spend Christmas. "Families that build together, stay together..." was Yolanda Hadid's caption to this pic. Come to think of it, this mother has a point.
23 The Rock: Can Totally Handle Santa's Load
If anyone in Hollywood is strong enough to lug all the presents at once, it's Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock. This dad of 3 happens to have as much personality as he does muscles– "Dwanta Claus" was his caption to this 2017 pic.
"Get ready all races and ages. Naughty or nice (hopefully both) @DwantaClaus is coming in hot!" In his post, Dwayne then requested some beverages "for when I come down your chimney." The actual best present ever? Dwayne had no idea what was coming...
22 Although He Had Zero Clue He'd Get The Best Gift Ever
Those big blue eyes– Dwayne's middle daughter, Jasmine is enough to make you melt (without Christmas). In 2017, Santa brought Dwayne Johnson the one thing that money can't buy.
To announce that they were expecting a girl, Dwayne posted this pic. "Our Jasmine Lia would like to make a big announcement – it's a girl!"
Jasmine was just two years old here. The Instagram pic of her announced that Dwayne and his girlfriend, Lauren Hashian, were set to become parents to three girls. The need for a proper Santa was official after this news.
21 Taylor Swift: #SquadGoals Just Became #ChristmasGoals
Something about Taylor Swift will always be goals. A kickass attitude (and those signature red lips) have turned this girl into a #PowerIcon, but with Tay-Tay, it's never pretentious.
2016 was the date of this Christmas pic of Tay-Tay getting a peck from her model BFF, Lily Aldrige, and long-term childhood BFF, Abigail Laurent. "Christmas Smooches" was Lily's caption. With that twinkling tree in the background, this was enough to send every girl on earth into the holiday spirit.
20 Jade & Tanner Tolbert: #CouplesGoals Just Became #PajamaGoals
Reality couples are having a pretty good stroke of luck these days. Joining countless Bachelor in Paradise (and OG) members who've made it are Jade and Tanner Tolbert. They fell for each other on the show's second season before getting married in 2016.
"Precious little girl, there are no words to describe the feeling of holding you in our arms for the first time," was the birth announcement of little Emerson (pictured here), as Elite Daily reports. Here they are in baby blues for a Christmas pic that melts our hearts.
19 When The Kardashians Get Together, They Really Get Together
Yes, when the Kardashians get together, they get together. This 2017 pic didn't include every single KarJenner member (remember, Kylie was pregnant and hiding), but it more than threw out the #Fam spirit.
"Oh no big deal, just ice skating with @nancyakerrigan in Calabasas 95 degree heat!" was Kris's caption. Only the Kardashians would build an ice rink in their backyard.
Kendall, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Kim and little Reign and North joined their friends (and Santa) for a truly snowy Californian Christmas.
18 Jessica Alba: "We Like To Have The Family In Front Of The Fireplace"
With three kids and a total five people under that roof, you should be able to work out that Jessica Alba wasn't yet a mother of three here. Cozy was the vibe as Jess and her husband, Cash Warren, snuggled up with their daughters.
"We like to have the family in front of the fireplace, wearing matching pajamas. We do the same thing every year," Jess told People, adding, "except this is our first year as a family of five." Hayes was born on New Year's Eve, 2017.
17 Selena Gomez: Looks Like It's A Similar Deal
So, 144 million of us are waiting for Selena Gomez to return to her Instagram (although we'd rather she takes all the time she needs). Selena always came with biggest ever #RealGirl, and this Christmas pic was no exception.
Back in 2017, every media outlet on earth was wondering if Selena would spend Christmas with her then-beau, Justin Bieber. For Selena though, it's all about the family. Here she is having the time of her life with her godson, Aiden.
16 Reese Witherspoon: "From Our Family To Yours...Merry Christmas Everybody"
Pretty much everything about Reese Witherspoon is #Goals. This mother of three is rocking one of the biggest careers Hollywood has ever seen, and we're still trying to figure out how Reese hasn't aged a day since Cruel Intentions.
Reese's Instagram mostly saw her spend time behind the camera for Christmas 2017. We did get this shot, though. "From our family to yours...Merry Christmas everybody!" was the caption to this mom and mini-me pic of Reese and Ava.
15 Shay Mitchell: Wished For A Barbie Dream House
With those ultra-sophisticated travels, #WardrobeGoals and full-time Pretty Little Liars gig, Shay Mitchell is one busy lady. Then again, when it's Christmas, it's time to rock those Xmas PJs like there's no tomorrow.
"I feel like if I wear this, Santa will mistake me for a 9 year old and leave a Barbie dream house under the tree," was Shay's caption to this 2016 pic, as Elle reported.
Shay didn't need to show her face to get the perfect Christmas pic. Whether or not she got the Barbie dream house is unknown...
14 Lucy Hale: "Just Two Little Keebler Elves Excited For Santa"
From one Pretty Little Liars star to another. In 2016, Hello Giggles reposted Instagram pics of Lucy Hale's entire family in matching elf costumes. This pic of Lucy with a younger family member caught our attention the most, though.
"Just two little Keebler elves excited for Santa," was Lucy's caption to this. Over 800,000 of us liked the pic on Instagram. Forest greens, pillar-box reds, stripes and all the elf vibes in the world made this a moment to remember.
13 Vanessa Lachey: An Entire Family Of Elves
And you wonder why Vanessa Lachey's parents gave her the middle name, Joy. The Top Chef Jr. host opened up her Christmas home to People in 2018 (and it's seriously impressive). Nick and Vanessa Lachey have three kids: Camden, Brooklyn and Phoenix. "I am obsessed with the holiday season," Vanessa told People.
"The more kids you have, the more practical you have to become, you know, because there are other things that our children need."
Christmas isn't just about gifts. #TheSeasonOfGoodwill
12 Taylor Swift: One More Elf (But Totally Worth It)
If any celeb was built to rock a Christmas elf outfit, it's Taylor Swift. This is a girl who can 100% ditch the makeup in favour of her sweaters and cat entourage– probably a fairly easy transition to an elf.
"You used to call me on my elf phone,"
Taylor said in 2016, spoofing one of Drake's lyrics, EW reports. The cat-wing eyeliner was gone. Likewise, the red lipstick. Taylor was dating Calvin Harris at the time, but this solo act alone made us melt.
11 Ariana Grande & Mac Miller: They Really Did Have Something Special
With her Pete Davidson engagement #Over, Ariana is mostly likely to spend Christmas 2018 with her family. A hundred bucks says that Frankie Grande winds up in this year's Xmas Instagram pics.
The reason we decided to post this pic? Just a little something to honour Mac Miller. His loss will forever be a reminder that 2018 brought some sadness."Cos he was an angel" are Ariana's lyrics about Mac in "Thank U, Next." We wish her all the happiness in the world.
10 Drew Barrymore: Because Santa Comes While Everyone's Asleep
Ah, a wise move from Drew Barrymore. Everyone knows that Santa comes while everyone's asleep. Instead of waiting for him by the tree, Drew chose this #Adorable bed moment for her 2017 social media pic.
While Drew is no longer with Will Kopelman, their three kids will forever maintain a bond between this former couple. Of course, you don't stay in bed forever. As The Daily Mail reports, we also got a full Christmas tree pic captioned: "#coparenting #kidsnaping Yay successful Christmas morning."
9 Gigi Hadid: That Said, Santa Expects To Be Fed
Celebs love baking. Kim Kardashian does it in bikinis, but when it's Christmas, it's time to don the Santa hat. Gigi Hadid is a supermodel who doesn't need much in the way of hair and makeup– she's beautiful just as she is (and boy, does Zayn Malik know it).
Reebok throws an annual Christmas party. Now that Gigi is a Reebok ambassador and collaborator, it made sense to have her front the company's Christmas baking. Cookies + workout gear? It all balanced out in this 2017 pic.
8 Fredrik Eklund & Derek Kaplan: Million Dollar Listing, A Million Reasons To Smile
The stakes are usually very high for Fredrik Eklund and Derek Kaplan (whose faces you'll recognize from Million Dollar Listing New York). When it comes to Christmas, though, these two dads only have eyes for the fam. Here they are with their four-week-old twins. Fredrik is Mila's biological father, while Derek is Fredrik Jr.'s dad.
"Double the work, but double the joy,"
Fredrik told The Daily Mail. Their twins were born in November 2017, just in time for Christmas.
7 JLO: #Fam Before #Glam
Floor-length gowns and layers of glitter are usually how JLO rolls. Except for all the times when Jennifer Lopez tones it right down. It's when Jen isn't the center of attention that you know it really matters. In 2017, we saw cozy pictures of JLO, A-Rod and their families celebrating Christmas in Miami, as People reports.
Jen looked beyond blessed here with A-Rod and her twin daughters. The World of Dance judge is 49 years old, but we'd never know it looking at her.
6 Giuliana Rancic: Even The Fashion Police Approves
A super-stylish wardrobe of designer brands is what we're used to seeing this E! News anchor and Fashion Police star in. Giuliana Rancic is so elegant, even her name comes with #ItalianGlam.
"It's that time of year again!!! Duke and I rockin' our @jamminjammies" was this caption to Giuliana's Instagram post from Christmas 2017. Giuliana and Bill aired for seven seasons. Together, this couple has one adorable son. Style icons do wear pajamas (and they wear them well).
5 Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth: Adopted A Dog (They Aren't Just For Christmas)
In 2016, Heat World wondered why Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth spent Christmas in the hospital. Well, it's Miley. She was out spreading love and joy to those less fortunate than herself, and Liam was joining her. Christmas brought this couple another addition, though.
Miley and Liam got themselves a rescue dog (yes, they're for life). In her Instagram post, Miley encouraged others to open up their homes to rescue animals. These two are still together and engaged. #2019wedding?
4 Sean & Catherine Lowe: Bright In Blue
Sean and Catherine Lowe (formerly Giudici) join the long string of Bachelor couples who've made it. With their 2014 marriage behind them, this couple is now proudly parenting their two kids, Samuel and Isaiah.
Given that this pic dates back to 2016, it was just one kid here (but it's still adorable). Ditching red for some festive blue, they captioned this pic "Our little family is ready to ring in 2017."
3 Kevin Hart: "It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas..."
If any caption is fitting for a pic like this, "It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas" is it. Kevin Hart is one busy guy. Over 60 million of us are following this actor and comedian's funny vibes, footwear and family life. Christmas? It's 100% a family affair for Kevin.
This 2017 pic showed some unusual black clothing, but the #Tradition was there. #LiveLoveLaugh and #DopePic were the hashtags. Kevin and his wife, Eniko, were joined by their kids, plus the dogs (who made us remember why dog hats exist).
2 That Time Kourtney And Reign Snuck Off Into The Snow
The build-up to Christmas 2018 hasn't been smooth sailing for the Kardashians. KUWTK showed us a very worried Kim as Kourt contemplated taking the kids away for the holidays. Everyone's hoping that she'll stay.
This pic of Kourt and Reign takes us back to Christmas 2017. Kourt snuck off into the snow with Reign in a moment that came with a #SheerJoy. "Can't even deal" was one comment. Someone else just replied,"Cute #cute."
1 Jamie Otis & Doug Hehner: Proving Exactly Why The Bachelor Exists
Jamie Otis and Dough Hehner are faces you'll recognize from The Bachelor and Married at First Sight. 100% proving that these shows have a point, this couple has been married since 2014. In 2017, they welcomed their baby girl, Henley Grace.
Pssst... you can buy their Burt's Bees Baby Candy Cane Stripe Pajamas for $10.
With a chemical pregnancy that caused some challenges along the way, it was the biggest blessing ever for this couple to successfully have their baby. Henley Grace was just four months old here. #SoMuchLove
References: E News, Teen Vogue, People, Elite Daily, Elle, Hello Giggles, EW
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