Today show co-host Hoda Kotb shared heartwarming photos of her family’s Christmas celebration at her new home in Westchester County, New York. The 60-year-old broadcaster spent the holiday with her daughters, 7-year-old Haley and 5-year-old Hope, and ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.
Kotb’s Instagram post featured a series of pictures capturing the festive day. One photo showed Kotb and her daughters in front of the Christmas tree, with Haley giving her mom a sweet kiss on the cheek. Another picture showcased Kotb’s mom and sister wearing matching pajamas with Haley and Hope. A third photo captured a heartwarming moment with Kotb, Schiffman, and their two daughters posing together in the living room. “Merry Christmas🎄🎄,” Kotb captioned the post.
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Kotb also shared a video montage set to a rendition of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” highlighting other moments from the family gathering, including Haley posing by the Christmas tree surrounded by presents and Kotb busy in the kitchen.
Earlier in December, Kotb revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that her daughters had requested makeup for Christmas. However, Kotb expressed her disapproval of the gift, stating, “That is not happening.” She shared that her daughters also asked for magic sets, American Girl dolls, and anything with bubbles.
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Leading up to Christmas, Kotb shared photos of her family preparing for the holidays. One picture displayed her festive living room with stockings hung on the mantle for each family member, including one for Schiffman. The stockings included labels for “Mom,” “Dad,” Hope, Haley, Kotb’s mom (Tata), and her sister Hala. Other photos captured Haley making snow angels and the family enjoying the snow outside their new home. Kotb captioned the post, “It’s all happening! Merry Everything!!🥰.” This Christmas marked the family’s first in their new suburban home, a move Kotb previously discussed with excitement, mentioning her daughters’ anticipation for having their own bedrooms.
