Washington, December 25 : Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon has revealed why Christmas is so close to her heart - she cooks for her family on this day.

The `Legally Blonde' star loves preparing meals for her two children with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe - Ava, 9, and Deacon, 5.

And she ensures that the festive supper is a main part of the celebrations.

"I have kids, so it''s a lot about opening presents. And then I start cooking, and I really enjoy that part of it. They play with their toys, and I cook some dinner. It''s nice," Contactmusic quoted her as saying. (ANI)