Ah, the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us, and in the lead up to the grand day, it’s tradition to visit Santa, put up a tree and sing some carols.
For families with young children, it’s all the more special to dress up the kids in their Sunday best to head over to a local department store and visit the big red man.
Even though there is sometimes a long line, the anticipation in the air makes the wait even more exciting.
Once inside, a winter wonderland awaits with elves, lollies, and faux snowflakes, and as the children gasp with glee, some babies will end up in tears despite Santa’s jolly bellow.
No matter the experience, those pictures will live on forever as they adorn desks, make the cover of annual Christmas cards, and sprinkle Instagram.
For friends, it’s also a fun opportunity to get dressed up and tap into their inner child to get into the spirit of dreams and glitter.
Some of your favourite Aussie celebrities have headed inside the land of mystic Noel, and their portraits are as delightful as a surprise gift.
Here are their most festive and adorable celebrity Christmas shots – oh, it’s so sweet seeing them get into it!
Cameron Merchant Jules Robinson
Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson
The former MAFS contestants posed in front of their Christmas tree wearing matching themed sweaters, and they placed reindeer antlers on their son Oliver’s head.
“Christmas sweater game on point!🎄🙌🏽✨😂,” wrote Cameron.
Jules Robinson decorates her 2022 Christmas Tree with Cam Merchant
Chris Brown 2022
Dr Chris Brown
Australia’s most beloved vet got into the Christmas spirit with Randy, but it seems Dr Chris Brown was on the pooches naughty list this year!
“After everything Randy and I have been through, this is what I get,” he wrote.
Dr Chris Brown
In 2021, Chris made a festive-themed “Dogembouche” during an episode of The Living Room.
“Behold…my culinary life masterpiece. The (edible) Dog Christmas tree!” Chris quipped on Instagram.
“Because my Dogembouche (that’s a dog croquembouche…come at me Masterchef) is made with my Drool treat balls, it’s also packed full of goodness.”
Sophie Monk gives tips for decorating the Christmas Tree
Julia Morris and Tina Arena
Julia Morris and Tina Arena
Julia and Tina chose to give their time to Salvos to help them with their important mission in 2021. The duo went to their Bourke St store to help pack Christmas hampers to help those doing it tough this festive season.
The presenter posted this picture with the caption, “With Salvos stores closed these past years, it’s been difficult for the @salvosau to fund their much-needed mission work here in Australia. The dreamy @tinaarena and I headed into Salvos central in Bourke St to pack Christmas hampers & feed people who are doing it really tough. It filled some bellies & lots@of hearts.
“Massive thanks to Brendan & his team. It really is God’s work. Get into a Salvos store soon or donate what you can jx.”
Georgia Love
Georgia Love and Lee Elliott
For their first Christmas as husband and wife, Georgia and Lee are bringing all the festive cheer!
“Wearing a bow because I am a gift,” the former Bachelorette joked on Instagram.
Georgia Love 2022
“Umm is Santa giving us shade for getting a photo as adults without kids?! I’ve done nothing but support you, mate,” Georgia wrote on Instagram.
Georgia shared this photo of spectacular Christmas lights in Sydney at Lee’s relatives’ home.
“It is AMAZING!! Not just gorgeous lights but a snow machine and some nights even Mr Whippy 😂 Honestly, could I have found a better family to marry into?!” the former Bachelorette captioned her post.
Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards
The definition of Christmas Down Under! Bachelor couple Anna and Tim posted this pic with their daughter Elle (and of course, Santa) in Sydney in the lead-up to the big day in 2021.
“A VERY AUSSIE XMAS 🤶 🎅” the couple captioned their joint post.
Nat Barr
The Sunrise co-host looked festive chic in this red Carla Zampatti gown ahead of the 2021 Carols in the Domain.
“Very lucky to wear two beautiful gowns to @carolsdomain…This one made especially for me by @carlazampatti,” Nat captioned her post.
The Grinch is on Sunrise
Carrie Bickmore
Carrie Bickmore
The former Project host shared this snap of her fallen tree, and her testament, “Even the Christmas Tree has had enough of 2021 🤣 🌲 🙈,” is one we can all relate to!
Ada Nicodemou
Ada Nicodemou
Ada and her family are celebrating some firsts and lasts in 2021. Her niece and goddaughter Sofia is ringing in her first time meeting Santa, while her son Johnas is gearing up for his final goodbyes.
The Home and Away star posted a picture of the cousins cuddling in front of Santa, and in her caption she mused over the double milestone.
“Cuteness alert ❤️❤️ our first Christmas photo with our beautiful Sofia and probably the Last Santa photo with Johnas ( he knows 😂) Merry Christmas 🎄🎅,” she shared.
Ada Nicodemou 2022
But, Ada’s niece Sophia was not a fan of Santa in 2022… Just look at that face!
Meanwhile, Johnas is looking as cute as ever.
Sylvia Jeffreys
Sylvia Jeffreys and Peter Stefanovic
Santaland is meant to be for kids, but TV journalist and dad-of-two Peter looked entirely in his element as he got right into the festive vibe. Meanwhile Today’s Sylvia couldn’t have been more chuffed to get these perfect and hilarious pictures.
The proud mum took to Instagram to post a slew of their animated shots, and the TV couple clearly had some trouble getting their sons Oscar, 22 months and Henry, eight months, to react with their level of enthusiasm.
“No one has ever enjoyed Santaland more than @peter_stefanovic 🎅🏽 Lots of excitement about our first trip to the North Pole and Christmas as a family of four. 🎄 @myer,” Sylvia wrote.
Hugh Jackman Deborra-Lee Furness
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
This adorable couple love to dance in front of their Christmas tree! In 2021, Hugh posted a video of the pair dancing, revealing he often warms up with Deb before going to rehearsals. The iconic Australian actor posted yet another video of the two dancing in 2022.
Watch their dance moves from both 2021 and 2022 below.
Hugh Jackman and his wife dance in front of Christmas tree
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are in the holiday spirits 2022
Kerri Anne Kennerley
Kerri Anne Kennerley
For Christmas 2021, KAK took the festive season as a chance to reminisce and shared a series of flashback photos that included snaps of her dear departed mum and husband John.
“I had my beautiful family over today enjoying the sun, celebrating this seasons festivities and reminiscing on wonderful memories which will never leave me. These moments give me joy, happiness and comfort,” she penned on Instagram
Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel
Miranda and her husband looked suave in their sparkly Christmas themed outfits on a night out for the holidays. Because it doesn’t snow in Los Angeles, the couple had to make do with some faux snow, but they made the most of their warmer climate, which the model would be used to growing up in Australia.
She simply captioned the loved-up post, “🎄Happy Holidays 🎄.”
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Jasmine and Karl Stefanovic
The Stefanovic’s chose a humanitarian route to ring in the days before Christmas by putting together hampers for those in need.
They worked together to fill up bags with essentials, and Jasmine captioned their efforts, “Hampers for Christmas for those in need. @plates4mates_sydney Thank you for organising this amazing initiative @itsmondotcom you are such a kind and generous soul.”
Fifi Box
Fifi Box
A besotted Fifi shared her glee watching Trixie and Daisy decorate their tree, “I love watching the girls decorating the tree together, Daisy dropped all the glass baubles so no more of those til they’re teenagers 🥰🎄💕.”
Bindi Irwin
Bindi Irwin
In 2021, Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace celebrated her first Christmas! Watch the video below to see the little warrior’s reaction to seeing her first Christmas tree.
Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace is gearing up for her first Christmas
Jock Zonfrillo
Jock Zonfrillo
Jock got into the festive spirit with his clan and was blessed by his daughter Ava, who surprised them from Melbourne.
Sharing two pictures of his daughter cuddling her brother, Alfie, and of the chef carrying his son on his shoulders, he captioned the family reunion, “Christmas in our house has kicked off!
“Big sis @avazonfrillo surprised us and flew into Melbourne to help with the tree, AMAZING!”
Penny McNamee
Penny McNamee
The former Home and Away star’s doting husband, Matt Tooker, was tasked with decorating the real-life Christmas tree. He decked out their festive creation with typical tinsel, baubles, and a unique train set, which Penny captioned, “Subtle Dad.”
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Guy Sebastian
Guy posed in front of his Christmas tree in an ‘elf, but make it fashion’ outfit, but he wasn’t sure if his dog was too keen on his look.
“Ronnie hates my Christmas outfit … can’t even get approval from a Spoodle,” shared the singer.
Channel 7
David ‘Kochie’ Koch, Natalie Barr, Edwina Bartholomew and Mark Beretta
The Sunrise team got their jingle on in 2021 by donning Santa hats and tinsel scarfs! Edwina Bartholomew posted the merry snap on her Instagram, and she gave it the caption, “‘Tis the season for silly hats and funny photos @sunriseon7.”
Delta Goodrem
Delta Goodrem
The singer has made the “best food and cocktails in town” with Mark and Vinny. Taking to her Instagram, she shared a cute video of her enjoying the drink, which she named “Goodrems Good Rums.” Please share, Delta!
Watch her sing and shake a cocktail in the video below.
Delta Goodrem Christmas cocktail
Michelle Bridges
Michelle Bridges
The celebrity personal trainer took her son Axel to meet Lego Santa with Sean Simpson, AKA Uncle Seany.
Michelle posted a sweet picture of the trio smiling with the impressive statue, and she captioned the moment, “Lego Santa, Brickman and @ssimpsondesign (Uncle Seany)!! What an evening!!!.”
Locky Gilbert Irena Srbinovska
Locky Gilbert and Irena Srbinovska
On the December 1, 2021, this Bachelor couple decorated their winter-themed three by sharing this jovial couples shot.
Locky captioned the fun snap, “Happy 1st of December everyone, let’s the festivities begin. Who else eagerly waits till the 1st to put there tree up?”
Living Room
Miguel Maestre, Barry du Bois, Amanda Keller and Dr Chris Brown
The cast of the Living Room took a unique approach to Christmas costumes with Amanda Keller embodying a festive tree, Chris Brown as a star, Barry Du Bois dressed as a present, and of course, Miguel Maestre as Santa.
David Campbell
David Campbell
The Campbell family take Christmas very seriously, just as they do with their epic Halloweens, and for 2021 they have aced it with a big tree, matching pyjamas, Santa hats, and all the decorations you could want.
Along with his wife Lisa and their three children Betty, Billy, and Leo, the Today Extra host visited Santa for some high energy pictures, and the glee on the family’s faces says it all!
“Santaland is here, and it’s awesome,” David wrote on Instagram. “The kids loved the train ride and getting to meet 🎅🏼 to tell him how good they have been this year. How great are the photos?! So fun. It’s officially 🎄 time #unriddlechristmas #billyandbetty #leo #myerchristmas.”
David Campbell
Matching PJs alert: David wrote alongside this adorable picture, “Ok everyone look at the camera and smile 😃!”
David Campbell Shows Off Family Christmas Decorations
Fifi Box
Fifi Box
The radio host kept it no secret that getting a pic with Santa and her daughters Daisy and Trixie is a complicated endeavour. Alongside this cute family picture, she detailed the reality behind her worried smile.
“Santa photo done ✅🎄 This was as close as we got to a successful photo; Santa and Trixie nailing it, Daisy attempting to escape between screams, and I think my face says it all 🤪 Brilliant Santa experience at @myer 🎅🏽,” she hilariously penned.
Sonia Kruger
Sonia and her six-year-old daughter Maggie looked dolled up and ready for Santa as they posed in front of their Christmas tree.
“Feeling festive! 🎅🏻🎄🤍” the TV personality captioned this sweet snap.
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