Sports World Celebrating Christmas 2015

Amber LeeDec 25, 2015

Regardless of how you celebrate during the holidays, it’s almost certainly an occasion for spending a little quality time with the people you care most about. Of course, the prospect of exchanging gifts sweetens the deal, but almost no one can seriously claim to be guilty of spending too much time with their family. So the holidays are the perfect time to catch up with old friends and the only time of the year when eggnog is an acceptable drink choice.

Like the rest of us, athletes and other sports people are spending Christmas Day opening gifts, eating delicious food and—most importantly—spending the day with loved ones. And like the rest of us, they’re sharing some of their Christmas Day moments on social-media apps like Instagram—offering a glimpse into how they celebrate and who they celebrate with.

We’re finding the best Christmas Day pics and videos posted by some of the biggest names in sports and bringing them to you—all day. Check back here for updates!

Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals

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Instagram ID: realpatrickpeterson

Caption: Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from the Peterson Family! So blessed to have received the best Christmas present ever on Thanksgiving, Princess Paityn! #PetersonFamily #MerryChristmas #Blessed #HappyBirthdayJesus

Martellus Bennett, Chicago Bears

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Instagram ID: martellusb

Caption: Fun Times…

Allyson Felix, Olympic Sprinter

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Instagram ID: af85

Caption: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Willie Colon, New York Jets

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Instagram ID: williecolon66

Caption: Merry Christmas from Tag team Champions of the World. "The Bronx Bullies". Andstill.. #NYJETS #SNY

Justin Forsett, Baltimore Ravens

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Instagram ID: jforsett

Caption: Merry Christmas from the Forsett Family!!

Hunter Pence, San Francisco Giants

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Instagram ID: hunterpence

Caption: Notice...Have you ever seen me and Santa at the same time? Didn't think so

Chris Baker, Washington Redskins

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Instagram ID: bigbake92

Caption: Donate blood with @vabloodthis holiday season & you'll have the chance to meet me!

Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

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Instagram ID: dangerusswilson

Caption: Surprise surprise!!! Love you @hbw4 & @courtenay81 #AnythingForGracie&Nora

Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins

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Instagram ID: kletang_58

Caption: This is the time of the year where it's important to give to others!!! I think my wife did a great job this year. Make a difference . #charity #christmas

Kevin McCourty, New England Patriots

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Instagram ID: mccourtytwins

Caption: Christmas PJs...The Real Dark Knight and some Woman dressed like him LOL...Told u @illest972 u needed to see the big picture lol...Merry Christmas from the future McCourtys -Dmac