Kim Kardashian has once again sparked controversy with her extravagant Christmas decorations, sharing a video of her Los Angeles mansion brimming with dozens of snow-covered trees. While the reality star described the setup as 'insane' and festive, social media users criticised the display as 'hilariously tacky', with some claiming her children would be 'absolutely terrified' walking through the heavily decorated hallways.
Inside Kim Kardashian's Lavish Holiday Wonderland That Sparked Online Outrage
On Dec. 2, 2025, Kim Kardashian revealed her Christmas display through a video posted on her Instagram Stories from her mansion in Los Angeles. The display, however, was one that immediately caused controversial comments among the viewers. The video covered various parts of the house, such as hallways, living areas, and even the kitchen, which were all decorated with many Christmas trees covered in snow; some sources even claim that there were as much as 100 trees. Each tree was wrapped in white LED lights and decorated with faux snow at the base, creating what appeared to be a mansion-wide winter forest.
Kardashian guided viewers through the elaborate setup, saying, 'We just finished decorating for the holidays', before adding, 'It's pretty insane. Look at the hallway'.
Smaller decorative touches punctuated the forest of trees. An 'Elf on the Shelf' figurine was perched among the branches, a miniature Christmas house sat on the kitchen counter, and soft ambient lighting enhanced the snowy effect. In certain video clips, Christmas music like 'Away in a Manger' was played, which made the audience feel even more part of the holiday atmosphere.
Kardashian's excitement couldn't save the lavish presentation from instant disapproval. Most argued that the size and the uniformity of the ornaments were way too much, and even some found it uncomfortable, the online community was already saying that this might just be a showcase of wealth rather than showing holiday spirit.
Kim Kardashian's Holiday Display Draws Sharp Criticism for Being 'Tacky' and 'Eerie'
Online reaction was swift and often scathing. Reddit commenters and other social media users described the mansion-wide decorations as over-the-top and lacking warmth. Some of the most notable remarks included:
'It's the decor of someone with zero personality or taste.'
'At least make it look like Narnia or something — it looks so sad and beige.'
'That looks horrible and eerie.'
'It looks like the basement of a department store where they stash all the leftover artificial Christmas trees once the holiday passes. She's so boring and uncreative.'
One viewer highlighted the impact on Kardashian's children, speculating that if they were to walk down the hallways at night, they would be 'absolutely terrified'.
Beyond aesthetic critique, some commenters emphasised the social context, noting that while many Americans struggle with housing and financial security, Kardashian's display could be perceived as tone-deaf. Suggestions circulated that she could donate some of the decorations or trees to families in need, rather than hoarding such extravagance.
Although a minority of viewers praised the immersive quality of the display, describing it as 'a dream winter wonderland', the majority viewed the hallways and rooms as cold, impersonal and commercial. Many likened the uniform white lighting and dense arrangement of trees to a department store storage area rather than a family home.
This is not the first time Kardashian, founder of SKIMS, has attracted attention for elaborate holiday decorations. Previous years have seen themed rooms, extravagant tree setups, and immersive parties featuring her children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
The 2025 display appears to have set new limits. Some critics asked if it was really a way of expressing the holiday spirit or just a rich person's extravagance. The scenario created by the highly visible effect of the trees placed next to each other in rows and the use of cold LED lights was indeed criticised as ghost-like and forbidding, especially for little kids who were trying to find their way through the hall.
Public discussion, to some extent, also covered cultural and environmental aspects. The exhibition raised questions of taste, money and holiday overconsumption. The observers mentioned the conflict between the private creative expression in homes and public judgment especially on social media; meanwhile, the question of power consumption of numerous artificial trees and lighting installations was brought up as a concern.
Kardashian's Christmas decorations for the year 2025 have opened up a new round of debates about the celebrity lifestyle, money spent on Christmas decorations and public perception of such practices, thereby positioning her celebratory decisions at the confluence of luxury, acting and social critiquing.
