“He Spent 12 Months Preparing This.” — Mia Tyler Exposes the Wild Christmas Gift Her Rockstar Dad Planned All Year, Turning Family Holidays Into a Glittering Treasure Hunt. Forget the red suit and reindeer—Steven Tyler spends 365 days a year on a mission. His daughter Mia reveals that the “Demon of Screamin’” trades Santa’s mall gifts for a wild, global treasure hunt. Discover why Christmas Eve at the Tyler house means silk outfits and boxes of unpolished gems.

To the fans of Aerosmith, Steven Tyler is the “Demon of Screamin’,” a rock icon known for his soaring vocals and microphone stands draped in scarves. But to his daughter, model and author Mia Tyler, he is a man who spends 365 days a year preparing for a Christmas tradition that is as bizarre as it is dazzling. While most celebrities are seen shopping at luxury boutiques in Aspen or Beverly Hills, Steven Tyler’s approach to gift-giving is a marathon of curation that leans more toward “intergalactic treasure hunter” than traditional Santa. Mia once shared that her father never gave ordinary gifts, instead fostering an obsession with glitter and antique jewelry that turned family holidays into a high-stakes scavenger hunt.

The 12-Month Scavenger Hunt for Bizarre Gems

According to Mia, Steven Tyler spends the entire year collecting unusual items from every corner of the globe while on tour. Instead of a last-minute dash to a department store, he amasses a collection of unpolished gemstones, vintage necklaces, and strange artifacts found in local markets from Tokyo to Nashville. These items are often so unique that they feel like they have a soul, curated with a specific person in mind. The “Bluebeard” of the rock world doesn’t believe in the mundane; he wants the hunt to be as meaningful as the item itself, often carrying these small treasures in his pockets for months before they reach their final destination.

A Rockstar’s Version of Christmas Eve

The presentation of these gifts is just as flamboyant as the items themselves. Mia recounts that on Christmas Eve, Steven doesn’t show up in a traditional red suit. Instead, he appears in flowing, flamboyant silk outfits, looking more like a mystical merchant than Saint Nick. He hands out small boxes filled with raw, unpolished stones or strange, intricate necklaces that often serve as the prototypes or inspirations for his professional jewelry designs. For the Tyler siblings—including Liv, Chelsea, and Taj—Christmas wasn’t about the comfort of cookies and milk, but about the chaotic energy of a rockstar “treasure hunt” where every box contained a piece of the world.

The Rockstar Data: Beyond the Jewelry

Steven Tyler’s eccentricities are backed by a career of staggering global impact. Even while obsessing over antique brooches, he remains one of the most successful musicians in history. Aerosmith has sold over 150 million records worldwide, and their signature hit “Dream On” remains a holiday radio staple. In 2025, at age 77, Tyler continues to influence the world of fashion through his “boho-chic” aesthetic and his real-life venture, Steven Tyler the Designer. His passion for rare jewels isn’t just a hobby; it’s an extension of his creative identity that has defined his family’s life for decades.

A Legacy of the Extraordinary

The Tyler family’s flair for the dramatic is deeply ingrained in their public and private lives. Mia’s sister, Liv Tyler, became a global symbol of ethereal beauty in The Lord of the Rings, and both sisters credit their upbringing—surrounded by Steven’s “treasure troves” of stage costumes and rare jewels—for their unique perspective on the world. In the Tyler household, the greatest gift isn’t the monetary value of what’s in the box, but the 12-month story of how it was found. As Steven noted in his memoir, his life has always been about taking risks, a philosophy that makes every Christmas morning an unforgettable, glittering adventure.