Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic; Jennifer Lopez/InstagramJennifer Lopezis feeling the joy of family togetherness this Christmas.The “On the Floor” singer, 53, opened up about her holiday festivities in the latest installment of herOn the JLonewsletter, in which she noted that she celebrated Christmas this year with her “blended families.““We have blended families, doubled the people, doubled the fun, doubled the love, doubled the presents and tripled the chaos!!” Lopez wrote of her celebrations.Lopez, who marked her first Christmas married to husbandBen Affleckthis year, shared that their blended family enjoyed pre-pandemic traditions over the holidays.TheMarry Mestar and Affleck’s blended family includes Lopez’s twinsMax and Emme, 14, whom she shares with ex Marc Anthony, and Affleck’s kids, sonSamuel, 10, and daughtersSeraphina, 13, and Violet, 16, whom he shares with exJennifer Garner.“For the past 8 years we’ve been doing a Christmas Edition Taco Tuesday, where we get together and dress up and sing Christmas carols. During the pandemic that went to the wayside, so this was the first time in a long time we were able to get together with people that we haven’t seen in forever,” Lopez shared.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On the JLoAdding, “The party was filled with family, friends, colleagues, and people we’ve known from over the years. We sang and danced and had the most amazing time!“Last month, Lopez shared aheartfelt Thanksgiving week slideshowonInstagram, including a touching photo of her son Max lying on husband Affleck’s shoulders during what appeared to be a car ride.“This Is … Thanksgiving Holiday 🤍🍁,” Lopez wrote, with a few hashtags, including “#ThisIsMeNow” and “#Family.“In the particular picture, Affleck, 50, had a smile on his face as the young boy cozied up on top of him. Other images in the slideshow included shots of J.Lo cooking up some seasonal cookies and showing off her winter attire: knit beanies, big coats, and some turtleneck action.In theDecember issue ofVogue, which she covers, Lopez discussed how she and Affleck are “learning about parenting from each other.“Amy Sussman/Getty"The transition is a process that needs to be handled with so much care,” she said of blending their families, noting that while Garner is “an amazing co-parent, and they work really well together,” her situation with her ex is not the same.Since Anthony lives on the East Coast, Lopez said that the twins have “so many feelings” about living in Beverly Hills.“They’re teens,” she acknowledged. “But it’s going really well so far.“TheHustlersactressexpressed her hope for her and Affleck’s blended family as they discover their new normal, sharing, “What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him.“Lopez and Affleck tied the knot on July 16, during aprivate Las Vegas ceremonyat the Little White Wedding Chapel, and then held asecond weddingto celebrate with family on friends on Aug. 20.

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Jennifer Lopezis feeling the joy of family togetherness this Christmas.The “On the Floor” singer, 53, opened up about her holiday festivities in the latest installment of herOn the JLonewsletter, in which she noted that she celebrated Christmas this year with her “blended families.““We have blended families, doubled the people, doubled the fun, doubled the love, doubled the presents and tripled the chaos!!” Lopez wrote of her celebrations.Lopez, who marked her first Christmas married to husbandBen Affleckthis year, shared that their blended family enjoyed pre-pandemic traditions over the holidays.TheMarry Mestar and Affleck’s blended family includes Lopez’s twinsMax and Emme, 14, whom she shares with ex Marc Anthony, and Affleck’s kids, sonSamuel, 10, and daughtersSeraphina, 13, and Violet, 16, whom he shares with exJennifer Garner.“For the past 8 years we’ve been doing a Christmas Edition Taco Tuesday, where we get together and dress up and sing Christmas carols. During the pandemic that went to the wayside, so this was the first time in a long time we were able to get together with people that we haven’t seen in forever,” Lopez shared.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On the JLoAdding, “The party was filled with family, friends, colleagues, and people we’ve known from over the years. We sang and danced and had the most amazing time!“Last month, Lopez shared aheartfelt Thanksgiving week slideshowonInstagram, including a touching photo of her son Max lying on husband Affleck’s shoulders during what appeared to be a car ride.“This Is … Thanksgiving Holiday 🤍🍁,” Lopez wrote, with a few hashtags, including “#ThisIsMeNow” and “#Family.“In the particular picture, Affleck, 50, had a smile on his face as the young boy cozied up on top of him. Other images in the slideshow included shots of J.Lo cooking up some seasonal cookies and showing off her winter attire: knit beanies, big coats, and some turtleneck action.In theDecember issue ofVogue, which she covers, Lopez discussed how she and Affleck are “learning about parenting from each other.“Amy Sussman/Getty"The transition is a process that needs to be handled with so much care,” she said of blending their families, noting that while Garner is “an amazing co-parent, and they work really well together,” her situation with her ex is not the same.Since Anthony lives on the East Coast, Lopez said that the twins have “so many feelings” about living in Beverly Hills.“They’re teens,” she acknowledged. “But it’s going really well so far.“TheHustlersactressexpressed her hope for her and Affleck’s blended family as they discover their new normal, sharing, “What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him.“Lopez and Affleck tied the knot on July 16, during aprivate Las Vegas ceremonyat the Little White Wedding Chapel, and then held asecond weddingto celebrate with family on friends on Aug. 20.

Jennifer Lopezis feeling the joy of family togetherness this Christmas.

The “On the Floor” singer, 53, opened up about her holiday festivities in the latest installment of herOn the JLonewsletter, in which she noted that she celebrated Christmas this year with her “blended families.”

“We have blended families, doubled the people, doubled the fun, doubled the love, doubled the presents and tripled the chaos!!” Lopez wrote of her celebrations.

Lopez, who marked her first Christmas married to husbandBen Affleckthis year, shared that their blended family enjoyed pre-pandemic traditions over the holidays.

TheMarry Mestar and Affleck’s blended family includes Lopez’s twinsMax and Emme, 14, whom she shares with ex Marc Anthony, and Affleck’s kids, sonSamuel, 10, and daughtersSeraphina, 13, and Violet, 16, whom he shares with exJennifer Garner.

“For the past 8 years we’ve been doing a Christmas Edition Taco Tuesday, where we get together and dress up and sing Christmas carols. During the pandemic that went to the wayside, so this was the first time in a long time we were able to get together with people that we haven’t seen in forever,” Lopez shared.

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Adding, “The party was filled with family, friends, colleagues, and people we’ve known from over the years. We sang and danced and had the most amazing time!”

Last month, Lopez shared aheartfelt Thanksgiving week slideshowonInstagram, including a touching photo of her son Max lying on husband Affleck’s shoulders during what appeared to be a car ride.

“This Is … Thanksgiving Holiday 🤍🍁,” Lopez wrote, with a few hashtags, including “#ThisIsMeNow” and “#Family.”

In the particular picture, Affleck, 50, had a smile on his face as the young boy cozied up on top of him. Other images in the slideshow included shots of J.Lo cooking up some seasonal cookies and showing off her winter attire: knit beanies, big coats, and some turtleneck action.

In theDecember issue ofVogue, which she covers, Lopez discussed how she and Affleck are “learning about parenting from each other.”

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SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the Ralph Lauren SS23 Runway Show at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on October 13, 2022 in San Marino, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

“The transition is a process that needs to be handled with so much care,” she said of blending their families, noting that while Garner is “an amazing co-parent, and they work really well together,” her situation with her ex is not the same.

Since Anthony lives on the East Coast, Lopez said that the twins have “so many feelings” about living in Beverly Hills.

“They’re teens,” she acknowledged. “But it’s going really well so far.”

TheHustlersactressexpressed her hope for her and Affleck’s blended family as they discover their new normal, sharing, “What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him.”

Lopez and Affleck tied the knot on July 16, during aprivate Las Vegas ceremonyat the Little White Wedding Chapel, and then held asecond weddingto celebrate with family on friends on Aug. 20.

source: people.com