How celebrities and royals have been spending the holiday season

<strong>By Heather Cichowski</strong><p> 'Tis the season! And celebrities and royals, including <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jennifer-lopez" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/khloe-kardashian" target="_blank"><strong>Khloe Kardashian</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jennifer-garner" target="_blank"><strong>Jennifer Garner</strong></a>, are getting into the festive spirit with family gatherings, spectacularly trimmed trees, matching pyjamas and holiday parties. <p><strong>Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you’re on desktop) to see how stars and royals are enjoying the Christmas season!</strong> </p>Photos: © Instagram/mrdrewscott, Instagram/vanderjames
<h2>Jennifer Aniston</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jennifer-aniston">Jennifer Aniston</strong></a> posed with a few A-list friends, including <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/rita-wilson">Rita Wilson</strong></a> and <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/laura-dern">Laura Dern</strong></a>. She wrote, "Say CHEESE!! Lotta love in that room Happy Holidays!"<p>Photo: © Instagram/jenniferaniston
<h2>Jennifer Garner</h2><p></p>Jennifer Garner captioned this photo of her holiday baking "#notaprettybaker," however, we think her snowmen still look festive and delicious!<p>Photo: © Instagram/jennifer.garner
<h2>Katy Perry</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/katy-perry">Katy Perry</strong></a> oozed holiday cheer with her outfit, reindeer antlers and cups of cocoa!<p>Photo: © Instagram/katyperry
<h2>Salma Hayek</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/salma-hayek">Salma Hayek</strong></a> shared an A-list holiday greeting from <em>The Eternals</em> cast. How many famous faces can you see?<p>Photo: © Instagram/salmahayek
<h2>Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds</h2><p>It's an ugly Christmas sweater that helps support a good cause! <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/hugh-jackman" target="_blank"><strong>Hugh Jackman</a></strong> posed with <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/ryan-reynolds" target="_blank"><strong>Ryan Reynolds</a></strong> wearing the Christmas sweater the latter helped make famous last year.<p>Photo: © Instagram/thehughjackman
<h2>Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel</h2><p>Those are some impressive decorating skills! The adorable couple posed with their Christmas cookie likenesses. How sweet!<p>Photo: © Instagram/mrsilverscott
<h2>Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-carl-philip/">Prince Carl Philip</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/princess-sofia">Princess Sofia</a></strong> of Sweden cuddled with their cute children, <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-alexander"> Prince Alexander</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-gabriel" target="_blank">Prince Gabriel</a></strong>. The holiday portrait's message translated from Swedish reads, "We wish you a wonderful and merry Christmas from us."<p>Photo: © Instagram/prinsparet
<h2>Reese Witherspoon</h2><p></p>The actress matched the festive decorations! Reese told fans she was going to take them around her favourite spots in Nashville via social media.<p>Photo: © Instagram/reesewitherspoon
<h2>50 Cent</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/50-cent">50 Cent</a></strong>'s son <strong>Sire Jackson</strong>'s Instagram (which is "run by mommy") explained how Christmas definitely came early for him: "When I asked my Dad for the 'WHOLE Toys R Us Store' for Christmas I didn’t think he would actually do it, but he did Thank you Daddy! Best Christmas Ever!"<p>Photo: © Instagram/sire_jackson
<h2>Nina Dobrev</h2><p></p>Sealed with a kiss! <strong>Nina Dobrev</strong> posed with her family under a massive Christmas tree. <p>Photo: © Instagram/nina
<h2>Historic Royal Palaces</h2><p></p>The Historic Royal Palaces Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Sb_feHXhy/" target="_blank">shared a captivating behind-the-scenes video</a> of Christmas trees being put up at Kensington Palace and the history of the tradition dating back to <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/queen-victoria" target="_blank">Queen Victoria</strong></a>'s time!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/historicroyalpalaces
<h2>Kelly Rowland</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kelly-rowland" target="_blank">Kelly Rowland</a></strong> was in top festive form with her outfit and her Christmas decorations. Everything was perfectly coordinated!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/kellyrowland
<h2>Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin</h2><p></p>Hilaria Baldwin shared this fun and festive family portrait. She explained, "For once, the kids are looking and it was Alec, Mr. movie star, who closed his eyes."<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/hilariabaldwin
<h2>Kensington Royal</h2><p></p>The Kensington Royal Instagram account shared this splendid photo of the lit-up Christmas tree. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B6SmHvGlZOJ/" target="_blank">In the message</a>, they highlighted the importance of giving back and helping those in need this holiday season.<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/kensingtonroyal
<h2>Cheryl</h2><p></p><strong>Cheryl</strong> uploaded this tender snap of her and son <strong>Bear</strong> wandering through the winter wonderland at LaplandUK.<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/cherylofficial
<h2>Tom Felton, Emma Watson, Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis</h2><p></p>A large group of the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/harry-potter"><em><strong>Harry Potter</strong></em></a> cast got together to spread seasons greetings, much to the delight of fans!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/t22felton
<h2>Prince Albert and Princess Charlene</h2><p></p>Bon Natale! The <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/monaco-royals/"><strong>Monaco royals</strong></a> continued the tradition of hosting a children's Christmas event at the Monaco Palace on Dec. 18. Underprivileged children are invited to the palace and there is a toy drive for them. <p></p>Photo: © VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images
<h2>Whoopi Goldberg</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/whoopi-goldberg">Whoopi Goldberg</a></strong> knows a good holiday sweater when she sees one. In fact, she even has her own range of them! This is one of the fun options!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/whoopigoldberg
<h2>Belgian Royal Family</h2> <p></p>It was a full house for members of the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/belgian-royals" target="_blank"><strong>Belgian Royal family</strong></a> at a Christmas Concert at the Royal Palace on Dec. 18 in Brussels, Belgium. This splendid portrait was a keepsake from the night.<p></p>Photo: © Olivier Matthys/Getty Images
<h2>Bella Hadid</h2><p></p>The supermodel participated in The Coalition for the Homeless's annual toy drive in New York and encouraged others to lend a helping hand this holiday season. <p></p>Photo: © Instagram/bellahadid
<h2>Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar</h2><p></p>Little <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-oscar" target="_blank"><strong>Prince Oscar</a></strong> helped parents <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/crown-princess-victoria"><strong>Crown Princess Victoria</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-daniel" target="_blank"><strong>Prince Daniel</strong></a> decorate the Royal Palace of Stockholm with a Christmas tree delivery. The Palace <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Nd1-5AahZ/">shared a tender video of the three-year-old looking thrilled</a>. <p></p>Photo: © Instagram/kungahuset
<h2>Jenna Dewan</h2><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jenna-dewan">Jenna Dewan</a></strong> shared this adorable Christmas wishlist featuring a "unicorn sanctuary." She captioned the post, "Let's go Santa!"<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/jennadewan
<h2>Joe Jonas</h2><p></p><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/joe-jonas"><strong>Joe Jonas</a></strong> used this festive photo to point out that there‘s no Rudolph emoji.<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/joejonas
<h2>Mindy Kaling</h2><p></p>The actress had <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/malala-yousafzai/"><strong>Malala Yousafzai</strong></a> over for lunch and the two struck a pose in front of a Christmas tree.<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/mindykaling
<H2>Reese Witherspoon</H2> <p>The actress shared an insider snap while shopping for a Christmas tree. It looks like she found a beauty!<p>Photo: © Instagram/reesewitherspoon
<h2>Milla Jovovich</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/Milla-Jovovich" target="_blank">Milla Jovovich</a></strong> showed off her tree and her growing baby bump on her December birthday. <p>"To be 44 and pregnant is already such a miracle and a godsend," she wrote. "But, on top of it, to have been woken up to a donut bouquet." <p>Photo: © Instagram/millajovovich
<h2>Dwayne Johnson</h2> <p><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/dwayne-johnson" target="_blank"><strong>Dwayne Johnson</strong></a> is celebrating the holiday season with festive Dwanta Claus Holiday Ice Creams and a personalized Santa hat! <p>Photo: © Instagram/therock
<h2>Earl Charles Spencer</h2> <p><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/charles-spencer" target="_blank"><strong>Earl Charles Spencer</strong></a>, the brother of <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/princess-diana" target="_blank"><strong>Princess Diana</strong></a>, revealed a massive 24-foot tree at the saloon at Althorp House.<p>Photo: © Twitter/cspencer1508
<h2>Kate Hudson</h2> <p>Forget about a sleigh, <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-hudson/" target="_blank">Kate Hudson</a></strong> and her adorable family got festive in the back of a blue pickup truck. We love their Christmas tree hats! <p>Photo: © Instagram/katehudson
<h2>Karlie Kloss</h2> <p>The supermodel shared a snap inside her "Kloffice" party. It looks like they had a blast to us! <p>Photo: © Instagram/karliekloss
<h2>Lucy Hale</h2> <p>Red and green? How about pink and blue? <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/lucy-hale" target="_blank">Lucy Hale</a></strong> showed that an unconventional colour scheme can still be supremely festive. <p>Photo: © Instagram/lucyhale
<h2>Kylie Jenner</h2> <p>The beauty mogul shared a snap of the Kylie Cosmetics office, revealing that her pink Christmas tree perfectly matched the company's neon logo sign. <p>Photo: © Instagram/kyliejenner
<h2>Taylor Swift</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/taylor-swift" target="_blank">Taylor Swift</a></strong> celebrated her 30th birthday on Dec. 13 with a holiday-themed bash. 'Tis the season for it! She described it as the "most aggressive holiday party known to womankind."<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/taylorswift
<h2>Pink and Carey Hart</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/pink" target="_blank">Pink</a></strong> and husband <strong>Carey Hart</strong> had a fun-filled Christmas party where they dressed up as <strong>Billie Jean King</strong> and <strong>John McEnroe</strong>. We wonder if they're going to get any tennis-themed presents after these amazing costumes.<p>Photo: © Instagram/hartluck
<h2>Queen Rania</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/queen-rania" target="_blank">Queen Rania of Jordan</strong></a> shared a new family portrait. The Hashemite family wished everyone "best wishes" in the New Year.<p>Photo: © Instagram/queenrania
<h2>Britney Spears</h2> <p>The singer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B6FLzcRgv5T/">uploaded a video</a> showcasing her ornately trimmed tree. Wow!<p>Photo: © Instagram/britneyspears
<h2>Lady Kitty Spencer</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/lady-kitty-spencer">Lady Kitty Spencer</a></strong> had a picture-perfect moment inside a lifesize snowglobe in London.<p>Photo: © Instagram/kitty.spencer
<h2>Kim Kardashian and Kanye West</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kim-kardashian" target="_blank">Kim Kardashian</a></strong> unveiled the West family Christmas card on Instagram. Look at how big all the kids are!<p>Photo: © Instagram/kimkardashian
<h2>Melanie Brown</h2> <p>O Christmas tree! <strong>Scary Spice</strong> and her dog <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-r_91pkwR/" target="_blank">danced around</a> while putting up her winter wonderland blue Christmas tree.<p>Photo: © Instagram/officialmelb
<h2>Mariah Carey</h2> <p>Ahead of the last performance of her 2019 Christmas tour, the songstress joked that her "third child Cha Cha" was helping her get ready. The adorable pooch does have plenty of Christmas spirit thanks to the Santa Claus outfit. <p>Photo: © Instagram/mariahcarey
<h2>Sarah Jessica Parker</h2> <p>So many lovely things to pick from! <strong>Sarah Jessica Parker</strong> showed off a window display filled to the brim with adorable ornaments. However, she said she wasn't telling which ones she bought her children.<p>Photo: © Instagram/sarahjessicaparker
<h2>Jennifer Garner</h2> <p>It's not just the house that gets decorated at the actress' place. She added some festive spirit to her chicken coop! <p></p>Photo: © Instagram/jennifer.garner
<h2>Kourtney Kardashian</h2> <p><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kourtney-kardashian" target="_blank"><strong>Kourtney Kardashian</strong></a> shared a cute video of her son <strong>Reign</strong> talking to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B50pSnBlw4j/" target="_blank">his elf before bed about passing on a message to Santa</a>. How sweet!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/kourtneykardash
<h2>Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka</h2> <p><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/neil-patrick-harris"><strong>Neil Patrick Harris</strong></a>' husband <strong><a href=/tags/0/david-burtka>David Burtka</strong></a> shared a photo of the actor telling the story of the birth of Jesus at the Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center. It has been a tradition for 12 years! <p>Photo: © Instagram/dbelicious
<h2>Hilaria Baldwin</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/hilaria-baldwin" target="_blank">Hilaria Baldwin</strong></a> joked that this snap was "holiday card photo realness" while out shopping with husband <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/alec-baldwin" target="_blank"><strong>Alec Baldwin</strong></a> and their kids.<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/hilariabaldwin
<h2>Elsa Pataky</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/chris-hemsworth" target="_blank">Chris Hemsworth</strong></a>'s wife shared this sweet photo of the family fully coordinated in plaid PJs in front of their Christmas tree. We wonder if the actor got a matching set!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/elsapatakyconfidential
<h2>Kristin Cavallari</h2> <p>The former <em>Laguna Beach</em> star struck a pose with husband <strong>Jay Cutler</strong> in front of a colourful tree. <p></p>Photo: © Instagram/kristincavallari
<strong>Mario Lopez</strong><p></p><strong>Mario Lopez</strong> took a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood with his clan. He shared this photo on Instagram and wished everyone a "Merry Grinchmas from the Lopez Fam Bam."<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/mariolopez
<h2>Jessica Alba</h2> <p>The actress and her family had a full holiday weekend of snuggling and attending the annual Lift Communities holiday event, which helps empower families.<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/jessicaalba
<h2>Mindy Kaling</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/mindy-kaling" target="_blank">Mindy Kaling</strong></a> celebrated 25 years of Mariah Carey's iconic song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tlAIzFX_V/" target="_blank">a video</a> of her singing the anthem while doing housework</p></p>Photo: © Instagram/mindykaling
<h2>Kelly Ripa</h2><p>The host showed off her gleaming Christmas tree on Instagram, which she called "The Lady."<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/kellyripa
<h2>Khloe Kardashian</h2> <p>This unconventional pink Christmas tree was a big hit with the <em>Keeping up with the Kardashians</em> star's daughter, <strong>True Thompson</strong>. Pink is clearly one of her favourite colours. <p>Photo: © Instagram/khloekardashian
<strong>Reese Witherspoon</strong><p></p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/reese-witherspoon" target="_blank">Reese Witherspoon</a></strong> and fans are continuing to celebrate “Wreath Witherspoon” after it was initially introduced in the 2014 Christmas episode of <em>The Mindy Project</em>. The actress shared some one-of-a-kind wreaths online. <p></p>Photo: © Instagram/reesewitherspoon
<strong>Chrissy Teigen</strong><p></p>The supermodel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zEcTbJzb9/" target="_blank">shared an adorable video</a> of her three-year-old daughter <strong>Luna</strong> writing out her list to Santa. How cute!<p></p>Photo: © Instagram/chrissyteigen
<h2>Jennifer Garner</h2> <p><a href=/tags/0/jennifer-garner><strong>Jennifer Garner</a></strong> and her family mistakenly <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/02019120653948/jennifer-garner-huge-christmas-tree-instagram-video">ordered a behemoth "aggressive" Christmas tree</a></strong> and she laughed about the mishap on social media. It might prove difficult to decorate but it brims with festive spirit. <p>Photo: © Instagram/jennifer.garner
<h2>James Van Der Beek</h2> <p>The holidays mean matching jolly PJs for many families, including <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/james-van-der-beek">James Van Der Beek</a></strong>'s. The actor, his wife <strong>Kimberly Van Der Beek</strong> and their five kids showed off their coordinating candy cane pyjamas. <p>Photo: © Instagram/vanderjames
<h2>Jillian Harris</h2> <p>The HGTV star and daughter <strong>Annie</strong> matched in jolly red outfits as they played together surrounded by more festive decorations. Awww!<p>Photo: © Instagram/jillian.harris
<h2>Princess Marie-Chantal</h2> <p><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/princess-marie-chantal/"><strong>Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece</strong></a> gave fans a preview of her family's gorgeous Christmas tree decorations. She said <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/homes/2019120981713/princess-marie-chantal-christmas-tree-family-home/">it was a "balancing act" to decorate the tree</a></strong>. We can see that, quite literally!<p>Photo: © Instagram/mariechantal22
<h2>David and Victoria Beckham</h2><p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/victoria-beckham">Victoria Beckham</a></strong> shared an Instagram of husband <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/david-beckham"><strong>David Beckham</strong></a> and daughter <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/harper-beckham">Harper</a></strong> getting into the jolly holiday party spirit. Who needs a Santa hat when you have those glasses?<p></p> Photo: © Instagram/victoriabeckham
<h2>Kylie Jenner</h2><p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kylie-jenner">Kylie Jenner</a></strong> took one-year-old-daughter <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/stormi-webster/"><strong>Stormi Webster</strong></a> on her first snow trip. She's all bundled up!<p>Photo: © Instagram/kyliejenner
<h2>Mariah Carey</h2></p><p>The unofficial queen of Christmas, <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a></strong>, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" with a deluxe anniversary edition and a holiday tour. <p>Photo: © Instagram/mariahcarey
<h2>Drew Scott</h2><p>The <em>Property Brothers</em> star spread good tidings with some Christmas carols, cider and hot cocoa with wife <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/linda-phan"><strong>Linda Phan</strong></a> in Toronto's Distillery District.<p>Photo: © Instagram/mrdrewscott
<h2>Jordin Sparks</h2><p>How adorable are they? <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/jordin-sparks"><strong>Jordin Sparks</strong></a></strong> revealed her young family's Christmas card on social media. It's a three-way tie for cutest smile!<p>Photo: © Instagram/jordinsparks
<h2>Gabrielle Union-Wade</h2><p>When the weather is nice, you decorate the trees outside. <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/gabrielle-union">Gabrielle Union-Wade</a></strong> struck a loving pose with her family in front of a splendid Christmas tree.<p>Photo: © Instagram/gabunion
<h2>Hilary Duff</h2><p><strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/hilary-duff">Hilary Duff</a></strong> and her clan went Christmas tree shopping in the hopes of choosing the perfect one. It'll be a special moment for the family and one-year-old daughter <strong>Banks Violet Bair</strong>.<p>Photo: © Instagram/hilaryduff
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