In a candid new revelation, Khloe Kardashian has detailed the intricate financial and logistical planning behind her family's legendary annual Christmas Eve celebration. The reality star confirmed that the famously extravagant festive gathering is a shared financial endeavour for the Kardashian-Jenner clan.
The Festive Tradition and Its Evolution
The tradition was started in 1978 by matriarch Kris Jenner, then a Beverly Hills housewife married to Robert Kardashian. For years, Kris hosted the event herself until her children grew up and their social circles expanded dramatically. The guest list eventually ballooned to between 200 and 300 people, prompting a major change in strategy.
To manage the scale, the family now rotates the hosting duties between their various luxurious properties. Last year's festivities were reportedly held at supermodel Kendall Jenner's $8.5 million Beverly Hills estate. The hosting baton passes among the siblings, creating a new interpretation of the event each year.
Planning, Plugs, and Party Favours
The family's collaborative approach extends to the party planning itself. Khloe explained that themes are decided collectively, often using a shared Pinterest board. The clan also holds planning meetings with their long-time event planner, Mindy Weiss, who is famous for orchestrating Kylie Jenner's elaborate StormiWorld parties.
"Not everyone shows up and that's fine, but if you don't show up, you don't get a say-so," Khloe stated firmly. "Then you can't come to the third meeting and be like: 'Oh, I don't like that.' Nope. We've already had two meetings before. We've decided on X, Y and Z."
During the conversation, Kris Jenner expressed her fondness for incorporating family business ventures into the event, such as Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line or Kendall's 818 tequila, as party favours. "You love a shameless plug," Khloe teased her mother in response.
A Star-Studded Guest List and a Cozy Future
Over the decades, the party has attracted a veritable who's who of celebrity guests. The list includes music icons like Jennifer Lopez and John Legend, comedians such as Dave Chappelle, tech billionaire Elon Musk, and even Sean 'Diddy' Combs before his recent legal troubles. Paris Hilton and her family have also been frequent attendees.
Looking ahead, Kendall Jenner hinted that the era of massive "blowout" parties might be shifting. In a recent interview, she expressed happiness about hosting a "smaller" and "cozier" gathering for the second year running, suggesting a more intimate future for the famous fete.
Ultimately, the festive event remains a cornerstone of the family's calendar. As Kris Jenner sentimentally noted, it's "so exciting to see how you guys interpret your own Christmas Eve and how we can all enjoy each other every year."
