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Kris Jenner Shares Her Top Hosting Tips for the Holiday Season

The Kardashians' Kris Jenner shared her go-to tips for hosting the best holiday party in an exclusive interview with E! News.

By Jess Cohen, Gabrielle Chung Nov 25, 2025 12:00 PMTags
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Kris Jenner loves a keepsake.

In fact, the Kardashians star—known for her annual Christmas Eve bash with her kids Kourtney KardashianKim KardashianKhloe KardashianRob KardashianKendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner—revealed that her secret to a successful holiday get-together is a "great party favor."

"I love to send my guests home with some fabulous, fun gift that they wouldn't have thought of themselves," Kris told E! News in an exclusive interview. "It's just something festive and that your guests would love to take home with them. Then, they'll have a remembrance the following year."

Plus, gift-giving is also her "love language."

"I'm uncontrollably giddy at the holidays," Kris gushed. "So, to me, this is heaven."

But with six children and 13 grandkids, the 70-year-old does sometimes have difficulties in finding the right present. That's why she's teamed up with Amazon for the new social series "Let’s Unpack That" to help curate her picks.

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"Kim is probably the hardest to give for—she's very specific and particular in her surrounding, her aesthetic, her decor," Kris shared. "Khloe's very similar to me. Kylie and Kendall love the nostalgia of it all. Kourtney loves all of it and Rob's very much like we all are."

But creating a festive environment is just as essential, according to the matriarch, who has an organized process on how to throw a holiday party.

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"You have to set the date, get an invitation out—and that makes it real," she noted. "You have to have a great bar, have lots of festive cocktails—even if they're not alcohol."

In addition to food and drink, Kris emphasized that music is "really important."

As she put it, "A little really goes a long way as far as creating a mood and some magic."

To see how the Kardashian-Jenners celebrated Christmas last year, keep reading...

Dreaming of a White Christmas

Kylie Jenner stunned in a white sequined dress on her way to the family celebrations.

Holiday Sleigh

Kendall Jenner made quite the entrance in her gorgeous cream gown, which she paired with a classic glass of red wine. 

Dazzling Through the Night

The Kylie Cosmetics founder showed off her glimmering jewelry and flawless slickback in a casual mirror selfie.

All in the Details

The model revealed a gorgeous back cutout that was sure to turn heads. 

Card Games Galore

Kendall whipped out the 818 Tequila card deck for a friendly game to kick off the night. 

Holiday Spirits

Kendall wrapped dozens of 8-shaped liquor bottles in adorable red ribbon for her family to enjoy. And Kim Kardashian couldn't contain her excitement. 

KEVINNNN!

The whole family joined in on the fun of building a Home Alone Lego set, complete with character figures and a zipline in the back. 

Santa Baby

Kylie rivalled Santa's wrapping skills with customized wrapping paper with Stormi's face printed all over it. 

Christmas in the Aire

But of course, Kylie didn't forget about Aire, revealing his own customized wrapping paper to complete 

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