Hoda Kotb & Ex Joel Schiffman Reunite for Christmas with Daughters

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Hoda Kotb and ex Joel Schiffman are co-parenting goals.

Hoda Kotb, who left Today in January, shared a heartwarming Christmas morning photo with her daughters, Hope, 6, and Haley, 8. Her mom and sister were also in the picture, and the whole family wore matching green pajamas, with the adults adding festive mini Santa headbands. Everyone was smiling!

The former couple, who ended their engagement in 2022 after being together for eight years, frequently get together for holidays and other special events. Last November, Hoda posted a photo on Instagram of one of these gatherings – a relaxed “Funday Sunday” dinner where they enjoyed pizza, pasta, fruit, and other family-friendly food.

Even though Hoda and Joel broke up, she’s often said she still cares for him, even though they never got married.

I was listening to Hoda on Today with Savannah, and she shared something really powerful. She said she had a big realization at a recent retreat – that you can deeply love someone, even continue to love them, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re meant to be together. It really resonated with me, because it feels so true to life.

Despite everything, she doesn’t regret anything, because Joel was there for her when she adopted her daughters, and they raised them together.

Hoda shared in 2022 that she and her ex-partner have two wonderful children together. She explained that she wouldn’t have Haley and Hope without him, and she likely wouldn’t have become a mother if she hadn’t had his support.

Her life is so different now because of him, and her family is her top priority.

I had my children later in life, and I realized they deserved more of my time and attention,” she explained on Today last year. “We all have a limited amount of time, and while my career has been incredibly fulfilling, I want to focus more on my daughters and my mother, who deserve a bigger priority in my life moving forward.”

For more celebrity Christmas celebrations this year, read on.

The former star of Jersey Shore recently celebrated ten years of being sober. He shared the special moment with a heartwarming photo featuring his wife, Lauren Sorrentino, and their two young children, Romeo, 4, and Mia, 2.

Despite their divorce proceedings, the stars of Love is Blind came together to celebrate Christmas with their 17-month-old daughter, Vienna.

Mariah Carey, known as the ‘Queen of Christmas,’ shared a festive photo with Santa Claus and her 14-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, who she co-parents with Nick Cannon.

The model spent Christmas with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, and their family, including her children Leni (21), Henry (20), Johan (19), and Lou (16). She shared a simple “Merry Christmas” message with a loving sentiment on Instagram on December 24th.

I absolutely loved seeing Ariel Winter’s Christmas post! She looked so cozy celebrating with her dog, and that red velvet pajama set was adorable – the perfect touch next to her beautifully decorated tree!

The former co-host of Today, Kathie Lee Gifford, spent the holidays with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, and their daughters, Hope, 6, and Haley, 8. Her mom and sister were also there.

Ryan Seacrest experienced a poignant Christmas this year, as it was the first since the passing of his father, Gary Seacrest, who died in October. In a heartfelt Instagram post on December 25th, Ryan shared, “First Christmas without Dad, but holding him close in all the ways we can. We miss you. Merry Heavenly Christmas.”

Whitney and her husband, Conner Leavitt, celebrated their first Christmas in New York City with their children – Sedona, 6, Liam, 4, and Billy, 14 months. This came after Whitney filmed a movie and then starred in the Broadway production of Chicago, following her appearance on Dancing With the Stars.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role on Modern Family, and his husband, Justin Mikita, posted a cheerful Christmas Eve selfie. Jesse jokingly captioned the December 24th photo, asking if anyone was still using an old slang phrase.

The singer posed by her large Christmas tree wearing festive pink and white striped pajamas at a Christmas Eve celebration with her family, and shared the photo with the caption “On The Floor.”

The couple wore face masks to disguise themselves while looking at Christmas lights. Selena shared photos from their visit on December 23rd, calling it a “wonderland.”

Before Christmas, the model and NFL player brought their 5-month-old daughter, Colette, to Disneyland. Olivia shared on Instagram, calling it “Happy Coziest time of the year!” and later calling her baby girl “the best little Christmas present.”

Justin Bieber posted an adorable picture on December 24th of his and Hailey Bieber’s 16-month-old son, Jack Blues Bieber, all dressed up in a red sweater and Santa hat for Christmas Eve.

The cookbook author’s Christmas was disrupted when she chipped a tooth while trying to open a package of candy canes with her teeth.

A mom shared on Instagram about going to great lengths for her kids, joking that she ‘tried to create magic’ – and ended up losing a tooth! She’s now facing the ‘winter sing’ with a missing tooth.

The Academy Award-winning actress showed off her curly hair while attending a Christmas Eve party in Sydney, Australia on December 24th. She was joined by her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Keith Urban.

The cookbook author shared a photo of her family’s special menorah as they celebrated the fourth night of Hanukkah, and sent warm wishes to everyone who is also celebrating by lighting a menorah this year.

The Kardashian family member posted a photo of his unusually tall menorah on Instagram Stories while celebrating the fourth night of Hanukkah.

The former star of The Big Bang Theory revealed her family celebrated the first night of Hanukkah in a grand way, lighting all of their menorahs. She shared a photo with the caption, “We lit them all.”

The former Disney Channel star posted a video of herself and husband Benny Blanco decorating their Christmas tree, captioning it, “Our first Christmas as a married couple.”

The professional dancers from Dancing With the Stars offered a look inside their home as Hanukkah began. They also expressed their sadness over the tragic shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on December 14th, sharing, “My heart is heavy today due to this senseless tragedy.”

Nev Schulman, host of Catfish, shared a Hanukkah photo with his wife, Laura Perlongo, and their children, Cleo, Beau, and Cy. The photo, taken on the second night of Hanukkah on December 15th, was captioned with a message about the importance of unity and love for all families.

As someone who appreciates meaningful traditions, I was really touched by how the former Second Gentleman and Vice President marked the first night of Hanukkah. They shared something beautiful – that the lighting of the candles isn’t just a ritual, but a powerful symbol of staying strong, holding onto hope, and actively bringing positivity into even the darkest times. It’s a lovely reminder for all of us, really.

I loved getting a glimpse into Maeve Reilly’s Hanukkah! She shared some sweet moments from her family’s celebration with her husband, and it felt so warm and inviting. It’s lovely to see how people celebrate traditions with their loved ones.

Debra Messing, known for her role in Will & Grace, shared a touching message on the first night of Hanukkah. She posted a photo of her menorah and honored the victims of the Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi Beach, Australia, and at Brown University, wishing their memory to be a blessing.

“The light will always cut through the darkness,” she added. “Be the light.”

Singer Vanessa Carlton celebrated the first night of Hanukkah on December 14th by sharing a cozy photo of her lit menorah, its glow captured in a mirror.

Oh my gosh, you guys, did you SEE the photo?! Our queen’s babies – Maxi, Ace, and little Birdie – officially started the holiday season, and it was EVERYTHING. A rare family pic dropped on December 4th, and I’m still not over it! Seriously, they’re just the cutest, and I’m living for these little glimpses into their family life.

“Christmas time is here!” Jessica wrote on Instagram. “What the month of December brings to my kiddos has always been about the genuine feelings of love, excitement, hope, happiness, grace and pure JOY! Wishin’ you and yours all the many blessings this month has to offer y’all’s hearts.”

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