The Value Behind Kim Kardashian’s Christmas Tree
Kim Kardashian is kicking off Christmas 2024 with a bang! The SKIMS founder, aged 44, shared a glimpse of her towering Christmas tree on Instagram Stories on Monday, Nov. 25, as she kicked off the holiday season. The festive moment, set to the seasonal tune “Twinkling Lights” by Auni, showcased her faux snow-covered tree, a fitting centerpiece for her luxurious Hidden Hills home.
Kim Kardashian’s Iconic Holiday Displays Through the Years
Known for her extravagant holiday decor, Kim Kardashian has consistently stunned fans with her over-the-top Christmas displays. This year’s towering Christmas tree is no exception. The reality star has made it a tradition to go all out when decorating her $60 million mansion. From faux snow-covered trees to lavish floral arrangements, Kim’s seasonal decorations have become as famous as her fashion choices.
The Controversial 2018 Holiday Display
Kim’s Christmas decorations have sometimes sparked controversy, especially back in 2018. For that year’s lavish holiday party (hosted alongside ex-husband Kanye West), she unveiled a truly extravagant display that featured flower arrangements, flocked trees, an outdoor light tunnel, and a forest of tree-shaped sculptures created by Australian contemporary artist Kathy Temin. These fluffy white sculptures became the talk of the town, with Kim describing them as resembling a “winter wonderland, Whoville,” referencing the beloved Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
A celebrity event planning expert estimated that the entire holiday setup cost around $1.3 million, with the sculptures themselves valued at $10,000 each. The Whoville-inspired sculptures were a fixture of several subsequent Christmases, with Kim sharing heartwarming photos of her children playing hide-and-seek among them in 2020.
Innovative Holiday Ideas: From Whoville to Elf on the Shelf
In addition to the over-the-top Christmas trees and extravagant sculptures, Kim has introduced unique ideas into her holiday traditions. In 2023, the SKKN BY KIM founder revealed how she decorates her kids’ rooms for the holidays, with daughter North—now 11—posting a video on TikTok showing her Christmas tree covered in pink handbags. This quirky addition to the family’s festive décor received a lot of attention from fans.
The Kardashian-Jenner family is also known for their love of creative holiday displays, especially the Elf on the Shelf tradition. Kim shared that North created a special Elf on the Shelf setup for her younger siblings, even making a “makeup artist elf” for her 6-year-old sister Chicago in 2022. These imaginative touches have added a personal and fun flair to the Kardashian family’s holiday celebrations.
The Beginning of a Festive Transformation
Kim Kardashian’s 2024 Christmas tree is just the beginning of her annual seasonal transformation. True to form, Kim is set to decorate nearly every room in her Hidden Hills mansion, as she does every year. From towering trees to whimsical touches, Kim’s holiday décor never fails to make a statement, reaffirming her status as a holiday style icon.
Kim Kardashian’s Christmas displays have evolved over the years, but one thing remains clear: the holiday season at her home is always a spectacle. With each passing year, she continues to raise the bar for luxury Christmas décor, proving that her festive displays are just as much a part of her brand as her fashion and lifestyle.
