By ET Staff
8:15 PM PST, December 27, 2018
Is it ever too early to kick off the holiday season? As soon as Halloween festivities were done, celebs (and stores!) began to get their decorations out of storage, burn cinnamon candles and start thinking about presents. From Christmas to Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, click through the gallery to see how the stars are celebrating the happiest time of year.
Ryan Reynolds
Even meeting Santa came with a punchline for the always joking Deadpool star. Though he looks ecstatic in the pic, Reynolds captioned the Instagram snap with Kris Kringle, "Three seconds later, he told me I‘m going to Hell. True story."
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
The couple was all about family this Christmas, as they posed for a festive shot with their kids, Jaden and Willow, as well as Will's ex, Sheree Zampino, and their son, Trey. "Jada LOOOOVES Christmas! I think she’s finally Rubbin’ Off on the rest of us. And this #Pixel3 got us lookin’ all Caramel Creamy! Merry Christmas Eve, Everybody!" the actor wrote alongside the pic.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
The Big Little Lies star posted a Christmas message to fans alongside an adorable photo of herself and Urban in front of their tree. "Wishing you love, laughter and joy ️," she wrote.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
The former baseball star let followers in on exactly what it's like to celebrate the holidays with J.Lo when he posted a silly video of his girlfriend dancing it out for Christmas.
Jessica Simpson
The fashion designer's kids were feeling the puppy love this holiday. "Santa’s Nice List! Merry Christmas," Simpson captioned a photo of Maxwell and Ace holding sweet puppies on Christmas morning.
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
The pair didn't need any mistletoe this holiday season. "Wishing you all a Christmas filled with love," Bundchen captioned a romantic snap of herself and Brady sharing a kiss in front of their Christmas tree.
Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games actress paid a visit to Norton Children's Hospital -- a tradition she keeps up every year -- near her hometown in Louisville, Kentucky, where she spent time with children on the cancer floor and in the pediatric intensive care unit, according to Kentucky's WAVE 3 News. Both the station and hospital shared a snap of her holiday visit on Instagram, writing, "A special thank you to Jennifer Lawrence for visiting Norton Children’s Hospital to spread some holiday cheer!"
Kim Kardashian
After worries that the family might not get a card done in time this year, Kim shared a look at most of the Kardashian-Jenner family and all their kids on Christmas Eve. "This year we waited until the last minute to do a card. Schedules we’re changing, my husband was in and out of town," she posted. "But The day of this card last minute realized we were all together so we had all of our kids come meet us. Kendall and my mom rushed to a meeting after this shoot so this is what we have! As many of us as possible! From our family to yours Merry Christmas."
Barbra Streisand
The two-time Oscar winner shared a fun, festival photo of her precious puppies, decked out in red Saint Nick outfits, in celebration of the season. "Our three little Santas wishing you all the best for the holidays," the songstress captioned the sweet snapshot.
Idris Elba and Rita Ora
The two stars spread some holiday cheer, dressing up as Santa Claus and visiting several hospitals in London, England. "Thanks you Father Christmas @idriselba for inviting me along to visit some very special children and nurses and doctors today at the hospitals best surprises ever!" Ora wrote on Instagram. "Until next year!!! Special thanks to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Evelina Children’s Hospital ❤️?✨."
Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon
While visiting The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with her "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" collaborator, Cyrus joined the producer and the late-night talk show host in toasting to the holidays with some eggnog -- though Fallon had a bit of trouble with his!
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star got a kiss on the cheek from her hubby as the pair and their daughters (not pictured) volunteered at the Los Angeles Mission.
Katy Perry
"I smile because on the 25th day of Christmas the Elf on the Shelf will magically move into storage for a long winters nap ??," the pop star joked of the selfie she snapped in front of a ton of the famous toys.
Barack Obama
Obama Claus! The former president paid a surprise visit to the Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C., bringing holiday cheer to those who need it most.
Neil Patrick Harris
After hosting a holiday gift exchange at his NYC brownstone, NPH joked of his son, Gideon, who was hiding under the family's giant Christmas tree, "One of these gifts I refused to exchange."
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Cheers to the holidays! The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum enjoyed a warm drink topped with a gingerbread cookie while promoting her Foodstirs line on Hallmark's Home & Family.
Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex put her calligraphy skills on display, adding her own personal charm to the holiday art projects that were taking place at Brinsworth House, Royal Variety Charity's residential nursing and care home in Twickenham, England.
John Legend
The King of Christmas checked out the goods at Fred Segal Sunset's "A Legendary Shopping Night" in the Ralph Lauren pop-up space in West Hollywood.
Jenny McCarthy and Paris Hilton
They wear their sunglasses indoors! The blonde beauties struck poses while rocking Santa hats during Hilton's visit to McCarthy's SiriusXM radio show in New York City.
Jessica Simpson
The fashion designer turned her Los Angeles home into a winter wonderland for her kids. She filled her yard with faux snow and invited friends and family over to play, but, of course, she didn't forget to take a family pic with husband Eric Johnson, son Ace and daughter Max. "❄️Snow Day at the Johnson’s❄️ Creating traditions and making memories!! I love the holidays!!!" the pregnant singer, who was keeping cozy in a reindeer onesie, wrote on Instagram.
Kobe Bryant
The retired NBA all-star surprised students at the Oxford Preparatory Academy in Mission Viejo, California, where he played games, helped with the lessons and donated books to the school library. The academy uses Bryant's Granity Studios Apple podcast, The Punies, as part of its curriculum.
James Van Der Beek
The Dawson's Creek alum's entire brood helped pick out this year's family's tree. Van Der Beek even joked about his five kids, saying of the outing, "Only one kid tried to defect while we attempted this pic... Not bad. Swipe ⬅️ through carousel for the process. ?♀️ #christmastree #familypic."
Rita Ora
Ora subbed in for Ryan Seacrest on Live With Kelly and Ryan, and she got wrapped up into a little bit of trouble while posing for pics with Kelly Ripa. "I also had the best time this morning co hosting @livekellyandryan and performing!" the "Girls" singer wrote on Instagram of the experience. "Thank you for having me back again for the 3rd time! It’s always such a pleasure and yes @ryanseacrest of course you were missed! Happy holidays everybody ???."
Eva Amurri Martino
The 33-year-old actress dressed up her two cute tots, 2-year-old son Major James and 4-year-old daughter Marlowe Mae, for the Brooks Brothers and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Annual Holiday Celebration in New York City. Mom was just as on-theme in her attire, matching her little girl in a red dress.
'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Cast
From West Covina to Buena Park! Rachel Bloom and co. got their screams on, riding on roller coasters and checking out the decorations at Knott's Berry Farm (deemed Knott's Merry Farm for the holidays, natch).
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott
The actors brought their oldest daughter, Stella, 10, and youngest son, Beau, 1, along to Oliver Holt Sons & Daughters Christmas Trees in Woodland Hills, California, to pick a pine out for the family. Spelling joked, "We might have been late to the game but we finally got our LIVE Christmas Tree."
Olivia Munn
What a furry elf! Munn cooed at an adorable pup while visiting Wag! for Good with "Santa Paws" at Wags & Walks Adoption Center in Los Angeles.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
Party of five! Alba and her hubby got an excellent holiday family photo in at the Baby2Baby Holiday Party, presented by FRAME, at Montage Beverly Hills, bringing all three of their kids along for some festive fun.
Jodie Sweetin
The Fuller House star got right down to present-wrapping business -- and then collapsed into her wrapping paper. "Someone has been a busy Christmas elf today!! ?❤️," she wrote on Instagram. "Also... I’m pretty sure I never have to purchase bows ever again. I’ve got SO many! Drowning in them!"
Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catania
The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars had one present of a cake to indulge in at Johnny Donovan's 2nd Annual Christmas Party at Planet Hollywood Times Square in NYC. The soiree benefited the Little Flower Children Services of New York.
Pink and Carey Hart
For a famous-couple-themed Christmas bash, the couple -- who have been married since 2006 -- dressed up as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo from the famed sitcom, I Love Lucy, with Pink admitting on Instagram, "I really do love Lucy."
La La Anthony
The TV personality and husband Carmelo Anthony (not pictured) brought their 11-year-old son Kiyan to La La's 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Charity Event at Gauchos Gym in New York City.
Rosario Dawson
Cheers! The Sorry to Bother You actress had a laugh while sipping a Bramble cocktail made with CÎROC Black Raspberry during a holiday party.
Michelle Obama
What a duo! The former first lady had a very special guest by her side -- Santa! -- while she talked to patients at Children's Hospital Colorado in the Denver suburb of Aurora.
T.I.
The "Whatever You Like" rapper transformed into Santa's little helper! With the help of some Christmas elves, who included his mom, aunt and friends, T.I. surprised kids and families in need in Atlanta, Georgia, handing out presents at Egleston Children's Hospital and Doctor Daycare, as well as to the John Lewis Invictus Academy middle school football team.
Nicole Kidman
Mom puns FTW! The Boy Erased actress shared a funny snap of her cat under the family Christmas tree, captioning the Instagram, "Paws for Reflection," accompanied by smiley face and tree emojis.
Jonathan Bennett
Could this pic get any cuter? The Christmas Made to Order actor got to hang out in a sleigh with Santa and the festively dressed Happy the Dog (Hallmark's pet ambassador) while celebrating Christmas with Hallmark Channel and AT&T at Ronald McDonald House LA, where the trio celebrated the season and handed out presents to children and their families.
Sophia Hutchins and Caitlyn Jenner
The close friends are counting down to Christmas with their giant, gorgeously decorated tree. Hutchins took to Instagram to share a sweet snap with Jenner, writing, "From our little pre-Christmas party last night! Only 6 days until Christmas!!"
Anna Camp
There's no mistletoe, but she's still puckering up! The Pitch Perfect star snapped a selfie next to her Christmas tree to send love to her fans. "Christmas is coming!!!! Just want to thank all of you guys for supporting me and I’m wishing you the best holiday season ?❤️xo Anna," she wrote on Instagram.
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke
Burke wrote that she was "feeling festive" while posing in front of a Christmas tree with her fiance.
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
The longtime couple posed for a promo pic for Russell's Netflix flick, The Christmas Chronicles, where he stars as Santa and his wife makes a quick cameo as Mrs. Claus. "Never thought I’d be sleeping with Santa!" Hawn quipped in the caption.
Tia Mowry-Hardrict
The A Gingerbread Romance star appropriately built a gingerbread house while visiting Hallmark Channel's Home & Family.
Emma Stone and Haim
The Haim sisters joined the Maniac actress for her annual Holiday Charity Party, putting on a show as guests rollerskated and drank Casamigos margaritas.
Mariah Carey
The "All I Want for Christmas Is You" diva brought her festively-dressed 7-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, up on stage while performing her holiday hits in Nottingham, England.
Demi Lovato
The 26-year-old singer took to her Instagram Story to show off the detailed gingerbread houses she built with friends Sirah and Matthew Montgomery.
Brooke Burke
Burke donned a Santa hat while indulging in a giant CrazyShake at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer in midtown Manhattan.
Kourtney Kardashian
The mom of three brought son Reign and a few of their littlest family members and friends to see The Grinch, and apparently, her youngest boy had quite a few words for the green character. "He asked the Grinch 'Why did you steal Christmas?' ? @grinchmovie," Kardashian shared.
Elizabeth Olsen
What a nutty day! The Sorry for Your Loss actress bonded with two life-size nutcrackers at Brooks Brothers and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's annual holiday celebration at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Lori Loughlin and Erin Krakow
The When Calls the Heart co-stars rocked very cheeky (yet pretty perfect!) holiday sweatshirts at Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' celebration of the holiday season at The Grove in Los Angeles.
Christy Carlson Romano
Isn't Snoopy the cutest Santa ever? The Even Stevens alum looked pretty happy to hang out with the Christmas-clad Peanuts pup while visiting Knott's Merry Farm in Buena Park, California, with her family.
Dax Shepard
Arts and crafts was the name of the game when the Parenthood alum joined Toys for Tots and Amazon in a day of festive fun with patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Rascal Flatts
The country superstars brought some holiday cheer to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee, joining Amazon and the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Foundation. The trio helped deliver toys and books to patients and hosted storytime, where they recorded their own reading of The Night Before Christmas.
Alan Cumming and Johnny Weir
These two were full of festive cheer at the Bank of America Winter Village at New York City's Bryant Park, where Cumming narrated "The Lights Before Christmas” and Weir was one of the skaters acting out the story on the rink during the Tree Lighting Skate-tacular.
Lea Michele
The Glee alum put her vocal prowess to good use, joining Old Navy and Lyft in singing carols with the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus at The Rink in NYC's Bryant Park.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
The royal couple got to indulge in a fake snowstorm while hosting a Christmas party for families of military personnel in Cyprus at Kensington Palace in London, England.
Kourtney Kardashian
Johnny Mathis' "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" was playing in the background as the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star showed off the epic gingerbread house that Kris Jenner gifted to her three grandkids, Mason, Reign and Penelope, whom Kardashian shares with her ex, Scott Disick.
Kate Mara
Is it even the holiday season without ice skates? The Pose star kept her eye on the skaters during J.Crew’s Holiday Takeover of the Rink at Brookfield Place in New York City.
Andrew McMahon
The "Ohio" singer didn't want to feel left out at the DC 101 radio holiday party, so he traded jackets with DJ Mike Jones to really double down on the Christmas spirit.
Khloe Kardashian
The denim creator danced with her daughter, True, while playing around with Instagram Story filters in front of their gold-hued Christmas tree.
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Iskra Lawrence
The lovely ladies donned their best holiday headbands and hats at their Aerie's Real Talk event in Los Angeles.
Gwyneth Paltrow
The 46-year-old actress donned a sequined crimson turtleneck to help toast the opening of goop GIFT San Francisco with an intimate cocktail party at the store in the City by the Bay's Pacific Heights neighborhood.
Cassadee Pope
The "Wasting All These Tears" singer took to her Instagram Story to show off her Christmas tree before turning the camera on her pal, RaeLynn, who was jamming out to Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" during a holiday house party.
Christie Brinkley
Making friends with Ol' Saint Nick! The supermodel helped Santa Claus ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange in NYC on Nov. 29.
Lauren Conrad
The fashion designer's 1-year-old son, Liam, adorably frolicked through a field of Christmas trees.
Shay Mitchell
The Pretty Little Liars alum broke out her best houndstooth for the Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the Holidays with a Girls Night In event in Beverly Hills, where she indulged in a night of fashion and music alongside Rowan Blanchard, Chloe x Halle, Caroline Vreeland, Amanda Steele and more.
Busy Philipps
The late-night talk show host showed off her very own holiday card at the Tiny Prints Baby2Baby Holiday Gift Wrapping Day in Los Angeles.
Luann de Lesseps and Jill Zarin
The Real Housewives of New York City stars helped flip the switch to light up the Madison Avenue Courtyard Christmas tree during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Lotte New York Palace in NYC.
Ariel Winter and Levi Meaden
To be young and in love -- and surrounded by tinsel! The actors showed off some PDA amidst a silver winterscape at the Lancôme x Vogue Holiday Event at Delilah West Hollywood on Nov. 29.
John Krasinski
The Jack Ryan star really embraced the whimsy and magic of the Christmas season during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, dressing up like one of Santa's workshop elves and smiling broadly as he helped the talk show host celebrate her ongoing "12 Days of Giveaways" event.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
The couple, along with their two adorable children -- Miles and Luna -- celebrated the holidays with their own Legendary Christmas television special, which aired on Nov. 28 on NBC.
Karamo Brown and Bobby Berk
The Queer Eye guys played The Sonos Game during a musical game night in a festively decorated Brooklyn, New York, apartment.
Pierson Fode and Greer Grammer
The Bold & the Beautiful actor and the Awkward alum skated the day away at Instagram's #Instaskate 2018 event at L.A. Kings Holiday Ice LA Live.
Jenna Dewan
The former World of Dance host shared the very extensive list her and ex Channing Tatum's 5-year-old daughter, Everly, left for Santa, which included "cozy wings," "a fairy wand that talks to you" and a "princess vacuum."
Jodie Sweetin
The Fuller House star hammed it up at LEGOLAND California's 16th Annual Tree Lighting.
Lance Bass
Hug it out! Bass made a nutty new best friend while visiting Hallmark's "Home & Family" at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Danielle Staub
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star sent a letter to Santa while visiting Planet Hollywood Time Square's "Holidays In Hollywood Wonderland" in New York City.
Ashanti
The R&B crooner sang her heart out during the 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Meghan Trainor
The "No Excuses" singer took a break from taping The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to show off her sparkly headband in honor of the #ShareYourEars charity campaign. The Disney holiday special will air on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Leona Lewis
Despite the cold New York City temps, the "Bleeding Love" singer was beaming during rehearsals for the 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Rachel Brosnahan and Michelle Williams
The actresses were on hand to unveil the gorgeous Saks Fifth Avenue New York Holiday Windows. They also helped kick off the NYC department store's holiday light show, which this year is an ode to Broadway called Theater of Dreams.
Matt Smith
The Doctor Who alum looked quite dapper while hosting the unveiling of Burberry's "Close Your Eyes and Think of Christmas" campaign in New York City with Naomi Campbell (not pictured).
Gwen Stefani
While visiting the Los Angeles-area radio station, KOST 103.5, the "Misery" singer was gifted with a unicorn Christmas cake modeled after herself. "This is so insane," she said in her Instagram Story.
Molly Sims
While hosting the annual "Christmas at The Grove" spectacular in Los Angeles, Sims goofed around with none other than Santa Claus himself. That night, singers like Andy Grammer, Daya and Lindsey Stirling also performed holiday classics.
Hilary Duff
The Younger star was beaming at a Disney Store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, where she helped kick off the iconic brand's charity initiative with Toys for Tots, which will donate up to $1 million to the non-profit this holiday season.
Russell Westbrook
The NBA pro bonded with Santa while hosting the annual Christmas Party for his non-profit, the Why Not? Foundation, at the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City. It was the seventh year Westbrook's charity provided Christmas gifts to children in need who may not have otherwise received gifts this year.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
The actor and his husband reenacted Tom Hanks' classic scene in Big when FAO Schwarz opened its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on Nov. 15 in New York City.
Jodie Whittaker
The Doctor Who star looked ecstatic onstage at the Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch in London, England.
Chrissy Teigen
Between her bold red lip, comfy-yet-chic white pantsuit and dazzling smile, the cookbook author definitely looked ready for a party at the launch of her BECCA X Chrissy Cravings collection at Nordstrom in Los Angeles' The Grove shopping center.
Naomi Campbell
Pucker up, pup! The supermodel smothered an adorable dog with kisses during the Gut Aiderbichl Christmas Market opening in Henndorf am Wallersee, Austria.
Jessica Chastain
The actress helped kick off the Christmas decorations inauguration at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France.
Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard
No bad Idol blood here! The singers were definitely not competing, but rather teaming up for the Broadway preview photocall at Sardi's in New York City on Nov. 15, ahead of their upcoming holiday show on Broadway, Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show. Performances begin Dec. 7 at the Imperial Theatre.
Martha Stewart and Steven Gambrel
Kellie Pickler
Too early for holiday decorations? Nahl! The country singer checked out the festive tree at Opryland Gaylord Resort in Nashville, getting in the spirit of her upcoming Hallmark Channel movie, Christmas at Graceland, airing on Nov. 17.