Holidays
The two share their best hosting hacks.
Celebrities arent alwaysjust like us.
I thrive in the chaos of a crazy house, Teigen says over Zoom.
We dont have those, Ugh, I have to see this person or have to see that person.
We really genuinely love being together.
I reply with, Wow, thats so sweet!
as memories of holidays spentfighting with my family over politicsflood my brain.
Then theresLegend: an award-winning singer-songwriter-producer with an irresistible charm.
Teigen and Legend are currently working with Chex Cereal, and turn to the staple snack brand for gifting.
We do love ourChex Party Mix, says Legend.
Teigens beef Wellington, which is on deck for Christmas Day.
Keep reading for what Teigen and Legend had to say.
Whats your absolute favorite holiday memory?
That was pretty amazing.
Chrissy Teigen:I forgot about that.
Legend:It was wild because we were on the trip together, just the two of us.
And I had to hide the ring from her the whole trip.
I was just hoping the security guard would not open it up before I gave it to Chrissy.
We got lucky that he didnt.
Then I proposed to her on the beach.
Whats your least favorite holiday memory?
Teigen:Oh gosh.
We used to be New Years Eve fighters.
Legend:We would just get drunk on New Years Eve and fight.
Teigen:We would get in the dumbest fights.
But those dont happen anymore.
Legend:Now we barely even go out for New Years Eve.
Teigen:I really love the holidays.
I genuinely love our family.
I love Johns family.
I love bringing our families together.
Our kids genuinely love their cousins and aunties and uncles and grandmas and grandpas.
You guys are really lucky that you dont have to deal with family drama.
Teigen:Oh, I know.
For the most part, Ive always gotten along with other family members.
Legend:Yeah, we dont have in-law issues.
Teigen:Other peoples parents love me more than my own.
I was always so much better when I went to other peoples houses.
I was like, Mrs. Smith, can I help you clean up?
I never do that at my house.
Teigen:Do everything it’s possible for you to early, for sure.
Another great hack is to, at least for the holidays, preserve your oven space.
Get into the new things likeair fryersandinstant potsand have no shame using what can really expedite your cooking.
Legend:Make your desserts early.
Your pies can be made the day before or a few days before.
A lot of casseroles are always better reheated anyway.
Are there any self-care practices you turn to when you start to feel overwhelmed during this time of year?
[Bring on] more kids and more everything.
I dont like it when its quiet.
Honestly, if I get a massage, Im listening to a murder podcast.
I dont love relaxing, really.
Legend:I think the most fun thing about it is being together.
Thats the therapeutic aspect of the holidays.
Teigen:Actualtherapyis the only self-care I need, personally.
A few hours of my week is devoted to that.
Thats what I appreciate, love, need.
Teigen:I love a donation made in someones name.
So if you have opposing views on something, donating to the cause that you like is great.
They cant even be mad.
Legend:Im so into this.
I wish we had a family member we were feuding with.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onDec.
