Dolly Parton, the iconic country music legend, recently shared her love for Christmas and her cherished holiday traditions. In an interview on TalkShopLive with guest host Jessie James Decker, Parton revealed her enthusiasm for all things Christmas, from festive attire to spending quality time with family.
A Holly Dolly Christmas
Parton confessed to embracing the Christmas spirit wholeheartedly, adorning herself in seasonal clothing and accessories. “I wear everything Christmas,” she exclaimed, mentioning everything from socks and shoes to sweaters and earrings, even highlighting her hair with festive lights. This festive spirit extends to her annual “cookie night” tradition with her nieces and nephews. She hosts them for a day and a half, allowing them to explore her farm on golf carts. During these festivities, Parton fully commits to the role of Santa Claus, donning a complete Santa outfit.
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For cookie baking, Parton switches from Santa to a dazzling Christmas spectacle, complete with light-up earrings, illuminated hair, and festive sweaters. “I’m all about Christmas,” she declared. “I’m a Holly Dolly Christmas girl.”
Family Time in East Tennessee
Parton, married to Carl Thomas Dean since 1966, shared that she spends the holidays with loved ones in East Tennessee, visiting relatives between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. She and her husband enjoy intimate gatherings with family and friends, rotating between different houses for meals and celebrations. Christmas Day is typically reserved for quality time with her husband.
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A Christmas Wish for Peace and Goodwill
Parton concluded the interview by expressing her heartfelt Christmas wish for peace and goodwill among all people. She hopes that individuals can set aside their differences and find the peace that Christmas represents, both within themselves and in their interactions with others. She believes that striving for love and understanding, especially during the Christmas season, is crucial. To further spread holiday cheer, Parton read her recently released children’s book, Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas, to Jessie James Decker, her husband Eric Decker, and their four children.
