The Kardashians, known for their over-the-top extravagance, showcased a festive spirit that not only featured dazzling lights and frosty forests but also a bathtub filled with hot chocolate.
This unique display led to hilarious and sometimes harsh reactions across the internet.
Kim’s Willy Wonka Tub: A Hot Take on Elf on the Shelf
Imagine walking into your bathroom to find a tub overflowing with rich, melty chocolate, marshmallows floating like miniature snowdrifts, and peppermint candy scattered like festive confetti.
That’s what greeted Kim Kardashian, courtesy of her “elves” and their playful interpretation of Elf on the Shelf.
While Kim found it a “Willy Wonka” dream come true, the internet had its own opinions. Some saw a luxurious spa treatment, others a chocolate-dipped disaster. “Looks like a large trough of…,” one commenter joked, while another envisioned the cleaning staff’s impending nightmare.
But Kim wasn’t the only Kardashian embracing the elf-inspired fun. Khloe introduced True’s new elf, complete with fashionable earrings, while Kourtney built a snowy wonderland for her kids, complete with tinfoil sleds for epic downhill adventures.
Kris Jenner, the family matriarch, even went all out with personalized elves for each of her 13 grandchildren, including Kourtney’s newest addition, Rocky Barker.
Bethenny Frankel throws a Snowball at Kim’s Christmas Decor
While the Kardashians were busy building their winter wonderlands, Bethenny Frankel, the Skinnygirl mogul and “Real Housewives of New York City” alum, decided to throw a playful snowball their way.
In a video posted on Instagram, she stood amidst the snow-covered Aspen landscape, pretending to be in Kim’s living room, praising her “best work” with mock enthusiasm.
“No one does holiday decorations like the Kardashians… Happy Holidays!” she captioned the video, sparking a firestorm of reactions. Some found it humorous, others deemed it unnecessary shade on another woman, especially on Christmas Eve.
Frankel defended herself, claiming it was just “humor,” but the incident highlighted the complex relationship between the public eye and the often-scrutinized lives of celebrities.
Beyond the Bathtub and the Barbs: A Kardashian Christmas for the Ages
Whether you find their decorations extravagant or eye-rolling, there’s no denying that the Kardashians know how to celebrate Christmas with a sprinkle of magic (and a dash of controversy).
From Kim’s Willy Wonka bath to Kourtney’s winter wonderland, their festive spirit is infectious, even if it comes with a side of online debate.
So, as you settle down with your own mug of cocoa (not in the bathtub, hopefully!), remember that the holidays are about celebrating family, friends, and a little bit of harmless fun.
And who knows, maybe your elf on the shelf will surprise you with a marshmallow mountain or a mini snow-globe wonderland.
Just don’t forget to document it for the internet, because when it comes to Christmas, the Kardashians aren’t the only ones who know how to make a splash.
