Andrew McCutchen's wife Maria explains "Christmas Eve" being her favorite day to celebrate with Pirates legend and their kids

Andrew McCutchen's wife Maria had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays with her family, including four kids: Ave, Armani, Steel and newborn Italia. The McCutchen family had a lot to celebrate this Christmas, including Armani's birthday.

On Saturday, Maria shared a heartfelt post on social media detailing why Christmas Eve holds a special place in her heart. Alongside a festive family photo featuring her husband and their four children, Maria reflected on the traditions and cherished moments.

"Christmas Eve is always my favorite day," Maria captioned the post. "Armani’s birthday, baking cookies with our babies, family dinner, and candlelight church service ❤️🕯. The best."

Along with the caption, Maria also shared some photos, which included her sons and daughters in velvet suits and festive dresses. Maria, in the center, wore a stylish green dress, while Andrew complemented the look with a sleek black outfit.

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Andrew McCutchen full of joy this Thanksgiving for his kids

Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen and his kids joined over 180 volunteers in Yinzgiving event to package and deliver more than 2,000 Thanksgiving meals in Pittsburgh. The 38-year-old outfielder brought his wife and four kids to the event.

According to TribLiv, the following items were prepared for the Thanksgiving meal:

• Over 700 pounds of turkey
• Over 650 pounds of real mashed potatoes
• 1,400 freshly baked rolls from Mediterra Bakehouse
• Homemade gravy
• All the traditional sides
• Pumpkin pie

“If you play the game long enough, you have a lot of eyes on you, lot of opportunities to do stuff outside of sport,” McCutchen said. “I think it’s very important as a player to be able to do those things. … it’s real easy to say no, but it makes a big difference if you’re able to say yes.”

Following the event, McCutchen also posted glimpses from the event, while being thankful that he and his family could participate in a noble cause.

"Watching my kids hand out meals on Thanksgiving Day and experience the joy of giving back was truly special," the slugger wrote in the caption.

This was the fifth annual Yinzgiving meal distribution event. For those needing a Thanksgiving meal during the day, Andrew McCutchen had their backs.