Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert celebrate 'precious gift of life': How the stars are celebrating Christmas

The stars aren't letting an unseasonably warm Christmas dampen their spirits.

Derek Hough is celebrating wife Hayley Erbert's recovery on Christmas Day. On Monday, the couple posted a photo of them sharing a kiss in front of their Christmas tree and wrote, "Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!"

"Cheering the greatest gift of all," the caption read. "The precious gift of life and the love we share. Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment."

Their Christmas post marks the first update the couple has given since Hough revealed that his wife would undergo another surgery nearly two weeks after she had to have an emergency craniectomy. Hough, 38, revealed on his Instagram Story that Erbert, 29, will have surgery "to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during her craniectomy."

Hough and Erbert tied the knot in August, saying "I do" in front of family and friends in a redwood forest in Northern California's Monterey County in August, People reported. Hough's publicist Susan Madore confirmed the wedding to USA TODAY. The couple began dating in 2015 after meeting on "DWTS."

Here's how other celebs are ringing in the holidays this year.

Vanessa Hudgens, Cole Tucker celebrate first Christmas as newlyweds

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are celebrating their first Christmas together as a married couple.

The 35-year-old "High School Musical" star posted a smiling selfie with her new husband from a golf course with the ocean and palm trees in the background.

"Merry Christmas from us golf obsessed newlyweds to you and yours," she captioned the photo.

The two tied the knot earlier this month in a casual beach ceremony in Tulum, Mexico. The "Spring Breakers" actress got married in custom Vera Wang Haute dress, a light ivory slip dress with a plunging back. She paired the dress with a light ivory tulle veil with custom embroidery that read, "Mrs. T December 2nd, 2023" in gothic font.

Shannen Doherty reflects on Christmas, says she's 'thankful to be here'

Shannen Doherty is ready to take on the new year but reflecting on the challenges 2023 brought.

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum was joined by her mother, Rosa Doherty, on the Christmas Day episode of her podcast, "Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty."

"This year is about just being incredibly grateful that we're here and we get to spend time with the people that are by our sides through thick and thin, who don't walk away, who love us unconditionally, and that have the same beliefs and morals and standards and people who have character," Doherty said. "I'm just so thankful really to be here for it." 

She added: "I even got to schedule my cancer infusions where I would be recovered completely from it for Christmas."

Kane Brown, wife Katelyn expecting baby No. 3

Congratulations are in order for country star Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn.

The couple announced on Christmas Day that this year's holiday would be the last before their family of four welcomes a new member. The Browns took to Instagram to share the exciting news with a family photo in front of their Christmas tree as their daughters Kodi Jane, 1, and Kingsley Rose, 4, held up a sonogram of baby No. 3.

"Last Christmas of 4," Brown captioned the post. "Merry Christmas everyone!!"

Paris Hilton celebrates first Christmas as a family of four

Paris Hilton posted a picture of her family of four this Christmas – including son Phoenix and new baby London, albeit with her face covered.

"Merry Christmas from the Hilton-Reums!" she wrote in an Instagram post Christmas Day. "At the beginning of 2023, I could never have imagined the happiness and gratitude I would feel in this moment ❤️ My beautiful family of four, my fairytale dream come true!"

Hilton also brought in the holiday at the most magical place on Earth, in Phoenix's first-ever trip to Disneyland. In a Sunday Instagram post, the media mogul called the trip "a dream come true."

"Absolutely magical and incredibly heartwarming," she captioned a series of photos. "Watching his excitement and awe at every new sight and sound, it’s clear why this place is known as the happiest on Earth."

In the photos, Hilton is seen holding her son − both in matching Mickey Mouse ears hats − with husband Carter Reum. "These precious moments of pure joy and wonder will stay in my heart forever," she wrote.

Hilton celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday by welcoming London.

Kim Kardashian goes all out with Christmas trees

Kim Kardashian, who has a long history of going all out with Christmas decorations, brought in the holidays this season with dozens of Christmas trees, creating a winter wonderland inside of the reality TV star's home. She shared the extravagant setup, which also stretched outside, on Instagram Friday.

This year, as in years past, Kardashian brought in Grammy-winning pianist Philip Cornish to wake her children up with Christmas songs.

The businesswoman also showed off her gift-wrapping skills, using all-white SKIMS T-shirt fabric from her clothing brand, while showing off each of her family members' gift-wrapping styles.

Reports surfaced about the clan's Christmas Eve party, in addition to social media posts.

Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick dream of 'goat' Christmas

Well, uh, we guess everyone celebrates the holidays all kinds of ways. The lovebirds put on a performance of "White Christmas" from inside what looks like a barn ... replacing the word "white" with goat, amid other tweaks. A GOAT concert, if you will.

Barack Obama reminds us of 'the power of community'

Former President Barack Obama – wearing a traditional Santa hat – wished his Instagram followers peace for Christmas. "This year has tested us in many ways, but Christmas is a reminder of the power of community to keep us together even in difficult times," he wrote in a Monday post. "Wishing you all a peaceful holiday."

Victoria Beckham packs on the Christmas day posts

You can't miss Victoria Beckham's Christmas messages. We've counted at least six from Posh Spice and family, including husband David, son Brooklyn and wife Nicola, sons Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper Seven.

Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin cancel Christmas plans

Lance Bass and his husband, Michael Turchin, are switching things up with their two-year-old twins, Alexander and Violet, this Christmas.

The NSYNC singer told People in an interview published Friday that he and his actor husband have decided to cancel most of their holiday plans.

"We always go to the East Coast for the holidays, but because of work we pretty much had to cancel everything," said Bass. "So we're staying in Los Angeles. Which is less stressful, and will be nice."

The couple, who married in 2014, instead plan to take their twins to Disneyland.

"It will be their first Disney experience," Bass continued. "I always said not until after they're three, but since we got stuck here, I was like, OK, we need to do something special!"

Contributing: Pamela Avila, USA TODAY