Christmas with Kardashians

The paradox of the Kardashians popularity is that their wild, lavish lifestyle juxtaposed with their simple everyday family dynamic.

Kasa Kardashian tweeted a tale of no expense spared decorations and simple family moments.

Yesterday Kylie Jenner, 14, published a picture to her account which warmed the cockles in a way with a touch that big sister Kim Kardashian finds elusive.

Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian, 31, whose middle name is Christmas (Noel) was more impressed by shiny baubles than family groupings.

To those who questioned Kim Kardashian’s decision to keep that $2 million engagement ring from Kris Humphries, this will come as no surprise, of course.

Kim Kardashian posted a picture of Kris Jenner’s luxury ornament bedecked tree today, which looked very expensive and very neutral – like all the Kardashian homes.

Kris Jenner’s staircase was trimmed with black, to tie in with the monochrome theme, and was therefore eerily reminiscent of Kim Kardashian’s wedding.

But it didn’t trouble Kim Kardashian with bad memories as she wrote: “How pretty is my mom’s Christmas tree!”

Meanwhile, Khloe Kardashian revealed that some of the family sat down and watched Jim Carrey in How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

Kim Kardashian got busier with her account later in the day, presumably after eating with her family, and tweeted festive greetings to friends.

She always talks about how she isn’t a big drinker, but it’s possible that today was an exception because she sent a message to Barbie, the Mattel doll.

Kim Kardashian wrote: “Merry Christmas Barbs @BarbieStyle! Long time no see! What did Ken get you for Christmas? Miss you doll!”