Khloe Kardashian announces cancellation of family Christmas Eve party due to COVID-19- Khloe Kardashian took to Twitter to announce that the infamous Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve party would not be happening this year - The celebrity was responding to fans online when she revealed that the family had decided to cancel the event for the first time since 1978 - Khloe revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic was the reason behind the decision and that the rising number of cases meant health and safety needed to be prioritised PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Khloe Kardashian announced that her family's renowned Christmas Eve party has been cancelled for the 2020 festive season. The celebrity was on Twitter chatting with fans when she revealed that the famous family had taken the decision not to hold the party for the first time since 1978. Khloe explained that the COVID-19 pandemic was to blame for the decision and that rising cases in their state of California meant that large gatherings would not be responsible in the current climate. Read also 90-year-old woman first to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in UK PAY ATTENTION: Read the best news on Nigeria's #1 news app The pandemic's grip on the United States has tightened as the northern hemisphere goes through winter and the strain on the public health facilities worsens daily. Fans of the reality show were disappointed to hear the news as the Christmas Eve party has been the source of much entertainment and drama over the years, but Khloe noted that health and safety were top priorities and that "taking this pandemic seriously is a must". Khloe was asked whether the family had taken a Christmas picture yet and she replied: Khloe responded to another disappointed fan: Read also BBNaija'a Erica reveals that a fake Uti account on Facebook tried to scam her as a teenager More tweeps commented their thoughts with mixed reactions to the news: In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Kim Kardashian was criticised for her 'humble' birthday party on a private island. Kim spent her 40th birthday on a private island with family and friends, sharing photos of the luxurious trip on social media. She also shared a lengthy message saying she felt humbled and blessed adding that these difficult times reminded her of what truly mattered. The reality star said before COVID-19, she did not appreciate the luxury of family trips but then had to take multiple health screens and ask people to quarantine for two weeks before the trip. Cardi B full performance in Lagos | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Khloe Kardashian took to Twitter to announce that the infamous Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve party would not be happening this year - The celebrity was responding to fans online when she revealed that the family had decided to cancel the event for the first time since 1978 - Khloe revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic was the reason behind the decision and that the rising number of cases meant health and safety needed to be prioritised PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng "We have not done anything. No Christmas photos and no Christmas Eve party this year. Covid has taken over." "I am so over 2020! (Says everyone) Next year, our Christmas Eve party is going to be so f**ng fire! Covid better be gone by next Christmas."