Gwen Stefani is opening up about how she and Blake Shelton make their holidays extra special—starting with a lot of travel.
On the Dec. 4 episode of Today, Gwen shared a peek into their busy December plans.
“Blake and I are always bouncing between Oklahoma and L.A.,” she said. “This month, we’re heading back to Oklahoma and then returning to L.A. again.”
The couple loves splitting their time between the peaceful outdoors of Oklahoma and the energy of California—especially during the holidays.
“We just celebrated Thanksgiving,” Gwen added. “Actually, we had two Thanksgivings. It’s such a blessing. I love all the back-and-forth. Oklahoma is gorgeous this time of year.”
Gwen, who shares her three boys with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, and Blake, 49, have always embraced Christmas. Their love for the season inspired their 2017 duet “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.”
“We’re both huge Christmas music fans,” Gwen explained in a previous Vevo Footnotes interview. “Blake once sent me a voice note of him playing the song on guitar. When we finished writing it, we knew it had to be a duet.”
For Gwen, 56, the holidays have always held a special magic:
“I’ve always loved Christmas. It’s such a magical time. Being part of people’s traditions through music is one of the greatest gifts. Christmas music lasts forever.”
This year, she kept the festive mood going by releasing two new songs: “Hot Cocoa” and “Shake the Snow Globe,” which she debuted for the Prime Video movie Oh. What. Fun. She performed both at the 2025 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3.
When asked how she came up with “Shake the Snow Globe,” Gwen said she wanted something fresh:
“I don’t remember many people talking about snow globes in Christmas songs,” she shared. “So I thought, ‘Okay, it’s time for a snow globe moment.’”
For her, Christmas music stands in its own category.
“Those songs bring out so much nostalgia,” she said. “You only hear them once a year, so they feel even more special—you miss them.”
Curious to see more of Gwen and Blake’s sweet holiday moments? Keep reading.
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Gwen & Blake Through the Years — Sweet Quotes
Let the Rumors Begin (2015)
“I think he’s hot, don’t you?… Hearing people share their stories helped me move forward.” —Gwen to Ryan Seacrest
The Look of Love (2018)
“How can I not be in love? She is the greatest.” —Blake on Today
“Saved My Life” (2016)
“I was at rock bottom… Gwen saved my life.” —Blake to Billboard
Country Livin’ (2020)
“Growing up in Orange County, I never experienced ranch life. Being in Oklahoma has been amazing.” —Gwen on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Wedding Bells (to Ellen)
“I love weddings… He is lovable! I think about it all the time.”
Fierce Fashion (2018)
“My style is more feminine now… Being in love with a really manly man brings that out.” —Gwen to InStyle
Sexiest Man Alive
“You should totally do it! You’re so sexy!” —Gwen on Blake’s People magazine title
Hot Commodity (2019)
“Blake is a unicorn. People are just drawn to him.” —Gwen on SiriusXM
Biggest Fans (2018)
Blake on Twitter:
“It shocks me how many giant hits this girl has written… Go see her Vegas show!”
A Hand to Hold (2022)
“She kept me from going to the absolute bottom… She has my back no matter what.” —Blake on Good Dish
Unexpected Miracles (2024)
“My dream was crushed, and God putting Blake in my life was a miracle.” —Gwen to People
A Second Chance at Life (2024)
“Meeting my husband felt like a second chance… God put someone there to love me.” —Gwen to The Guardian