Kelly Ripa’s Holiday Hosting Hack Unveiled for Christmas
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Kelly Ripa, the well-known host of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” has recently shared her exclusive holiday hosting hack for their family Christmas celebrations. In a backstage chat with PEOPLE, she revealed her plans to keep things low-key and stress-free this holiday season, opting for a more relaxed approach with her husband, Mark Consuelos, and their three kids.
Following their unconventional Thanksgiving celebration where they decided to forgo cooking and instead enjoyed a family dinner in London with their daughter Lola, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are looking to replicate the same ease and serenity for Christmas. Ripa expressed her new perspective on life, aiming to do the least amount of work possible when she’s not working. This shift in mindset stems from the success of their Thanksgiving experience.
The couple is embracing a low-stress holiday season by opting for catered meals and simplified traditions. While they will be cooking and hosting for Christmas, they are intentionally keeping it to a minimum. Although they are not planning to recreate the exact Thanksgiving setup for Christmas, Ripa emphasises that the focus is on spending quality time together with less stress.
Traditionally, the couple used to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve, but they have since transitioned to an earlier church service filled with Christmas carols and songs. The evening continues with a seafood dinner, a longstanding Christmas Eve tradition in the Ripa-Consuelos household. Ripa also shared her dedication to stuffing stockings the night before, a task that some may find outdated but one that her family appreciates the next morning.
In addition to their personal celebrations, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are gearing up for the annual Christmas sweater episode on “Live with Kelly and Mark.” This festive episode includes audience competitions, a fashion show featuring holiday sweaters, and appearances by Santa and the Radio City Rockettes. The couple enthusiastically participates by showcasing four different sweater looks, with Consuelos admitting that he has grown fond of the holiday tradition since joining the show.
Despite the chaotic nature of the holiday tapings on “Live,” the couple never fails to bring the magic of Christmas to the audience. From homemade holiday sweaters to surprise appearances by Santa and the Rockettes, the festive spirit is palpable on set. Along with the Christmas episode preparations, the Live team is planning a staff pizza party, even if it falls on a work night, promising a fun and memorable experience for all involved.
As the holiday season approaches, Ripa and Consuelos reminisce about past Christmas mishaps, including a memorable incident involving a tree that ended up smelling like cat pee. Reflecting on their experiences with Christmas trees toppling over, they share the importance of securing the tree properly to prevent any mishaps. Despite the challenges, the couple embraces these moments as part of the joy and unpredictability that come with the holiday season.
In conclusion, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are looking forward to a relaxed and enjoyable Christmas celebration with their family, combining cherished traditions with new holiday hacks. As they embark on this festive season, they continue to embrace the spirit of togetherness and joy, both in their personal lives and on the set of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”Whether it’s stuffing stockings or competing in the annual Christmas sweater episode, the couple’s holiday spirit shines through, spreading cheer to all around them.