- Al Roker and his family spent Christmas 2025 under the weather but still called it “magical.”
- Daughter Leila shared an Instagram carousel showing the family’s holiday moments and a candid caption.
- Al posted his own family photo and delighted fans with shots of his granddaughter Sky.
- Roker is set to appear on Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager’s New Year’s Eve special.
Leila’s Instagram: a candid family holiday
Al Roker’s daughter Leila gave fans a peek into the family’s holiday in a December 28 Instagram carousel. She wrote that the Rokers “had a very sick Christmas,” replacing champagne with apple cider vinegar tea and cold medicine — but she added that the day was “magical” anyway.
Leila’s post shows simple, cozy moments: puzzle-solving, gift exchanges, cookies, and the family watching traditional movies while they recovered. Her caption captured the mood: not the Christmas they expected, but one full of laughs and togetherness despite the coughs and sneezes.
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Al’s own posts: proud dad and grandpa
On December 28, Al Roker shared his own family photo, writing that having Leila home for the holidays was the “perfect Christmas present.” The longtime TODAY weather anchor has been posting regular holiday updates, including a December 26 peek at Christmas morning.
Fans responded warmly to images of Roker with his granddaughter Sky. The snapshots highlight Roker’s proud-grandpa moments — warm, personal images that resonated with followers as the family recovered together.
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Family first despite the sniffles
The Rokers kept the day low-key and focused on connection. Leila described swapping champagne for tea and medicine while still making room for holiday traditions like movies and puzzles. That mix of real-life illness and holiday cheer is what made the day feel “magical,” she wrote.
What’s next: New Year’s Eve special
Al Roker will also take part in A Toast to 2025!, the Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager New Year’s Eve primetime special airing December 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The two-hour show promises celebrity guests and moments looking back on 2025, and Roker is listed among the special guests.
Leila’s honest post and Al’s family photos gave fans a candid look at a celebrity holiday that was equal parts imperfect and heartfelt. Even under the weather, the Rokers focused on family time — and shared that warmth with followers online.
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