The Kardashian-Jenner holiday season has long been established as a pinnacle of pop culture extravagance, and the 2024 festivities proved to be no exception. Far from the typical family gathering, this year’s celebrations were a meticulously curated blend of high-fashion archival pieces, rare cinematic memorabilia, and a new generation of pets that brought a sense of chaotic joy to the famous Calabasas enclave. As the family shared glimpses of their holiday through social media, it became clear that the theme of the year was "the ultimate surprise," with gifts ranging from six-figure movie props to some of the most sought-after accessories in the world.
At the center of the holiday buzz was Kourtney Kardashian Barker, who revealed a Christmas gift that bridged the gap between Hollywood history and personal nostalgia. Her sister, Kim Kardashian, known for her penchant for grand gestures, managed to track down one of the most recognizable props in film history: Pee-wee Herman’s iconic red bicycle from the 1985 cult classic Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. The bicycle, a vibrant red cruiser adorned with all the bells, whistles, and eccentric flourishes seen in the Tim Burton-directed film, is a rare treasure. Only 14 of these bicycles were ever produced for the production, and their value on the auction market is legendary; in fact, a similar model sold for over $100,000 earlier this year.
Kourtney took to her Instagram Stories on December 27 to showcase the new addition to her home. "If anyone’s still looking for Pee-wee’s bicycle, I have it," she joked to her followers, calling it the "coolest Christmas present" she had ever received. The 46-year-old Poosh founder even shared a clip of the late Paul Reubens, in character as Pee-wee, admiring the bike, adding the caption "Me on Christmas morning" to illustrate her excitement. The gift was not just a piece of metal and rubber; it was a symbol of the sisters’ shared history and Kim’s ability to source the seemingly impossible.
However, the spirit of giving extended far beyond cinematic props. Kim Kardashian also turned her attention to her four children—North, 12; Saint, 10; Chicago, 7; and Psalm, 6—whom she shares with ex-husband Kanye West. In a move that surely delighted the youngsters, Kim introduced four new members to the household: a quartet of Pomeranian puppies. Each child received their own pup, and Kim shared images of the tiny, fluffy dogs acclimating to their luxurious new surroundings, playing with toys and huddling together. Not to be outdone in the "paw-fect" gift category, Khloe Kardashian also joined in the puppy-giving spirit, sharing her own photos of a new canine companion added to her household with children True and Tatum.
The luxury continued with Kourtney’s stepdaughter, Alabama Barker, who celebrated her 20th birthday on Christmas Eve. The milestone birthday was marked by a gift that has become a rite of passage in the Kardashian-Jenner universe: a Birkin bag. Alabama took to TikTok to unbox the stunning pink Hermès bag, a gift from Kourtney. In her video, Alabama expressed her absolute adoration for the accessory, referring to it as her "new child." Interestingly, the choice of the specific bag involved a bit of family consultation. Alabama revealed that Kourtney had reached out to Kylie Jenner for advice, asking which bag she would have coveted during her famous "King Kylie" era—a period in the mid-2010s when Kylie’s style influence was at its peak. Kylie’s recommendation was clearly a success, as Alabama gushed, "She did a f—king good job. I’m in love."
The holiday season also served as a backdrop for significant social milestones. For the first time, Timothée Chalamet made a quiet but definitive appearance in the family’s holiday lore. The actor, who has been linked to Kylie Jenner, earned a spot on the family’s legendary gingerbread house. A photo shared by Atiana De La Hoya showed Chalamet’s name placed right next to Kylie’s, signaling his formal integration into the inner circle’s traditions. This "gingerbread official" status is often seen by fans as a major step in any Kardashian-adjacent relationship.
Style remained a cornerstone of the festivities, particularly during the annual Christmas Eve gathering. While Kim Kardashian noted that the family has opted for slightly more intimate, family-focused celebrations over the last two years compared to the massive star-studded galas of the past, the dress code remained strictly high-fashion. Kim herself stunned in a vintage Thierry Mugler piece from the 1986 "Hiver Russe" (Russian Winter) collection. "Still dressing up to the nines, because that’s what we do," she told Vogue during the lead-up to the event. The commitment to fashion was mirrored by Kylie Jenner, who showcased her 2025 holiday aesthetic with a bold leopard-print wrapping paper, noting she was "feeling fun" this year. Kim, meanwhile, took a more brand-aligned approach, wrapping her gifts in Skims flannel fabric, a choice she credited to her eldest daughter, North.
The younger generation of the family enjoyed their own set of magical moments. Khloe Kardashian took a group of the "next generation" to Disneyland, the "Happiest Place on Earth." Accompanied by her children True and Tatum, along with cousins Dream, Chicago, and Psalm, Khloe documented the trip with selfies, calling the group her "elves." Back at home, the festivities included a visit from Santa Claus and even a surprise appearance by real penguins on Christmas Eve, which Alabama Barker captured for her followers.
Food and atmosphere were also handled with the family’s signature attention to detail. For Kourtney and Travis Barker’s blended family—which includes Kourtney’s children Mason, 16; Penelope, 13; and Reign, 11; as well as Travis’ children Landon, 22; Alabama, 20; and Atiana, 26—the holiday dinner was a masterpiece of health-conscious gourmet cooking. Celebrity chef Brooke Baevsky, known as Chef Bae, prepared a specialized menu that catered to the family’s various dietary preferences. The spread included a citrus pear and fennel salad, herby chicken meatballs, and plant-based pumpkin chickpea cakes. For dessert, the family enjoyed grain-free, dairy-free chocolate chip cookies and gluten-free gingerbread cookies, which served as edible place settings.
The decor for the Barker household was equally impressive, featuring a whimsical carousel-themed aesthetic. Kourtney shared glimpses of the intricate decorations, which provided a nostalgic, carnival-like atmosphere for her and Travis’ first child together, two-year-old Rocky, to enjoy. Even with the high-end gifts and archival fashion, the family still made time for traditional holiday activities. Khloe and her daughter True spent time in the kitchen baking chewy Christmas cookies, with True even giving a "tutorial" to her mother’s followers. "The cookies smell so good, I wish you could smell them from the camera," the youngster shared enthusiastically.
As the 2024 holiday season drew to a close, the Kardashian-Jenner family once again demonstrated their unique ability to blend the relatable moments of family life—like struggling to get four children to sit still for a holiday photo, as Kim humorously documented—with the untouchable luxury of the billionaire lifestyle. From the rare cinematic history of a red bicycle to the modern status symbol of a pink Birkin, the holidays served as a reminder of the family’s enduring influence on fashion, pop culture, and the art of the celebration. Whether they were navigating the crowds at Disneyland or dining on chef-prepared gluten-free treats, the Kar-Jenner clan ensured that their Christmas was nothing short of legendary.
