Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of the Today show, shared heartwarming moments from her family’s Christmas celebration on Instagram. The photos captured the festive spirit as she, her husband Henry Hager, and their three children – daughters Mila, 11, and Poppy, 9, and son Hal, 5 – enjoyed the holiday together.
One black-and-white photo showed the family gathered in front of their Christmas tree, with Poppy adorably holding Hal. Hager captioned the picture with a simple yet heartfelt message: “Merriest, everything!”
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Another post featured a tray of milk and cookies thoughtfully left out for Santa by the children, complete with a handwritten note. A black-and-white selfie captured the family of five smiling under the Christmas tree, radiating warmth and joy.
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Earlier in December, Bush Hager and Mila joined Savannah Guthrie and her 10-year-old daughter Vale at the White House holiday press party. Guthrie shared photos from the event on her Instagram, including a picture of the two Today co-hosts and their daughters posing in front of a Christmas tree.
A video showed Mila and Vale dancing at the party, highlighting the children’s excitement and the joyous atmosphere. Additional photos captured individual mother-daughter moments and a final shot of the girls posing on a red truck as the party concluded.
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Bush Hager also shared photos from the White House event on her Instagram, including a playful picture of herself trying to kiss Mila, who appeared to be playfully dodging the affection. Other photos showcased the girls enjoying dinner and exploring the different rooms at the party. One special moment captured Mila with her grandmother, former First Lady Laura Bush. Bush Hager expressed her gratitude and awe at experiencing the event through her daughter’s eyes, reflecting on the magical night and the unexpected journey that brought her back to the White House press party.