She's back! Kim Kardashian wears braids to mom Kris Jenner's Christmas Eve bash as she makes first party appearance since welcoming son Saint 

Kim Kardashian has been holed up in her mother Kris Jenner's Hidden Hills mansion ever since she welcomed son Saint into the world on December 5.

But on Thursday evening the 35-year-old E! stunner finally cut loose a little bit at her 60-year-old mother's annual Christmas Eve bash, though she did not let down her hair.

Mrs Kanye West still had her braids in as she posed with best friend Jonathan Cheban in a photo booth.

She's back! Kim Kardashian hit her first party since welcoming Saint on December 5 when she attended mom Kris Jenner's Christmas Eve bash on Thursday; here she is seen with best friend Jonathan Cheban

With her gem: Here Kim posed with North as well as pal Brittny Gastineau, 33

She first showed off the braids in a short clip on her website earlier in the week.

Kim was pouting for the camera as she cuddled up to thedishh.com founder. She appeared to have a black top on. The mother to North West had on full makeup and large diamond earrings.

His caption read, 'Reunited for the holidays is the best gift.'

She was also seen in a photo with daughter North and pal Brittny Gastineau, 33. 

At the event Kris and Kylie posed for several photos while wearing tight Balmain dresses. 

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It's love: Cheban puckered up to Kris at the event

Christmas spirit: The momager made sure to show a united front with her youngest daughter Kylie

Kris wore red while Kylie went green, proving they were in the holiday spirit wearing the colours of Christmas.

Proud of the coordinated effort, the youngest of the clan posted a snap of her and Kris posing together at the party with the caption: 'Like mother like daughter'.

While earlier in the evening, she shared a snap of herself in the revealing number with an explanatory note: 'most beautiful christmas gift ever! @olivier_rousteing merry Christmas eve'.

Eating it up: Kylie and her pal Hailey Baldwin appeared to be having some fun at the annual bash

Having a bit of fun: Kourtney Kardashian shared a festive and comical snap from the party

While earlier in the evening, she shared a snap of herself in the revealing number with an explanatory note: 'most beautiful christmas gift ever! @olivier_rousteing merry Christmas eve'

Selfie time: Kylie shared a Snapchat of her Christmas getup 

Rousteing, who is friends with the Kardashians, is the Creative Director of Balmain Paris.

Also at the party was Kylie's pal Hailey Baldwin, 19, who is the daughter of Stephen Baldwin. 

The day before, Caitlyn Jenner took to her website CaitlynJenner.com to reveal that her favourite holiday tradition is Kris' annual party.

Feeling myself: Kylie also shared a snap of her dancing with big sister Khloe

Having a ball: The two hit the dance floor in their glittering getups

It was in the short minute-and-a-half long clip that she gave props to her 60-year-old former flame and the festive parties she threw on Christmas Eve.

Caitlyn - known previously as Bruce - said: 'Probably the biggest tradition I have along with the rest of the family is Kris - for the last 30 years - her Christmas Eve party is over the top spectacular.

'She does such a beautiful job with decorating the house. We've had the same Santa Claus for 25 years.'

Even Santa made it: Kylie shared a selfie with Kris Kringle himself

Man of the hour: Kris posed up with her boyfriend Corey Gamble

'Me, my mom, and a photobomb': Kylie showed she and Kris had a special guest at the party in the form of Drake

She went on to explain that she has had pictures with the same man dressed as Saint Nicholas when daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner were babies.

Caitlyn concluded: 'It's a great time for our family, a great time for all our close friends. it just really kicks off our holiday season perfectly and it certainly is a lot of fun.'

Another family tradition for the Kardashian-Jenner clan is their Christmas Card and though they once again did not pose together for the once highly-anticipated photo, they found another way to send a festive greeting.  

On Wednesday Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie shared a holiday greeting on their websites that featured only some of the offspring of the Keeping Up With The Kardashians cast.

North, Penelope, Mason and Reign posed together all wearing black. Kim's newborn son Saint, who she has yet to share a photo of, was not included.  

Friendly to fans: Caitlyn Jenner took to her website on Wednesday to reveal Kris' party is her favourite holiday tradition

Their pride and joy: Earlier that day, Kim Kardashian shared a Christmas card on Wednesday that featured only North, Penelope, Mason and Reign. Her son Saint was not included

The usual card: In 2012 the family posed together for a card that featured Bruce Jenner, Lamar Odom and Rob Kardashian