Ennifer Garner reflects on the holiday spirit and shares how her family celebrates the season with traditions, delicious meals and creative gifts.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, the 52-year-old actress explained how her three children — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — now actively participate in preparing their family’s holiday meals. Each child gets their own dish, which Garner happily encourages.
“One of my kids is an expert at mashed potatoes, another is interested in apple pie, and the third? Well, let’s just say it’s always a surprise! Garner shared with a laugh. For her contribution, she always prepares a bread with 10 grains of The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum, a recipe that has become a Thanksgiving staple in their household.
Even though Thanksgiving traditions are cherished, Garner revealed that her youngest child can’t wait to dive into Christmas. “I came home one evening and my son had Christmas music playing throughout the house while wearing an apron and baking ginger cookies,” she said, noting how much joy it brought. joy at home.
Christmas in the Garner household also involves centuries-old traditions. “We will certainly see The Nutcracker, because it’s a big part of Christmas for us. It’s something that I passed down to my children, and I love that they accept it now,” said Garner, who shares her children with ex-husband Ben Affleck.
When it comes to gifts, Garner plans to rely on items from its 2024 KitchenAid Gift Guide, which features products like the KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine and the Evergreen Designer Series Stand Mixer. “These are gifts that I give throughout the year for birthdays or any other occasion because they are really awesome,” she said, noting how much she would love to receive them herself .
Garner concluded with a heartfelt note about the holiday season: “If I found one of these gifts under the tree on Christmas morning, I would be thrilled. They are thoughtful, practical and perfect for everyone.
With food, family, and a touch of nostalgia, Jennifer Garner’s holiday plans reflect her commitment to making every celebration memorable.
