The Bachelor's Kelsey Anderson Spends Christmas Grieving Major Loss Amid Brand-New Living Situation & Joey Graziadei Breakup Rumors

Kelsey paid tribute to her late mother for Christmas by opening up on TikTok about Denise Anderson's birthday being on Christmas Eve. The Bachelor winner shared a video from what ended up being her mom's last birthday in 2017 that showed Denise surrounded by loved ones. Kelsey added a caption noting that a bunch of family members traveled there to celebrate the big day "in case it was the last one we had with her." The video montage showed everyone laughing and having a good time together, and Denise blowing out her birthday candles after the guests sang "Happy Birthday."

What Kelsey Anderson’s Beautiful Christmas & Birthday Tribute To Mom Means

Kelsey Had A Strong Bond With Her Mother

It wasn't just Kelsey who lost her mother; Mark also lost his wife, so she wants her father to experience all the happiness in the world, including finding a new partner he can spend the rest of his life with. Christmas Eve will, unfortunately, be their annual reminder of Denise's passing. It's also an opportunity to reflect and share stories about her to keep her memory alive.

Kelsey Plans To Focus On Happy Memories

Unless someone has lost a parent or spouse, it's hard to truly understand what Kelsey and Mark have experienced over the past seven years since Denise's final birthday and Christmas Eve. It's great that they have this footage to look back on every year and see the smile on Denise's face while she's surrounded by loved ones. That's how they will continue to cherish her, by focusing on the positives and the happy memories instead of the disease and the heartbreak that resulted from it.