Larry David, the legend behind 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' revealed himself to be even more disagreeable than the fictional Grinch when it comes to Christmas. In 2021, he wrote an essay for Air Mail titled 'A Very Larry David Christmas,' in which he delves into his aversion to festive celebrations. He wrote that he would be "filled with dread at the prospect of close social encounters with what seemed like hundreds of relatives" on Christmas.
The well-known actress was born in Jerusalem and, being Jewish, she does not celebrate Christmas.
The athlete, who is widely recognized, follows the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and therefore doesn't observe the birth of Jesus.
The rapper identifies as Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah, not Christmas.
The deceased artist was a committed Jehovah's Witness, and thus refrained from celebrating December 25th.
December 25th is an ordinary day for this Jewish actor, without any special significance.
The actor celebrates Hanukkah instead of Christmas as he is Jewish.
The well-known actor, who is Jewish, does not observe Christmas.
The actor, who is Jewish, does not celebrate Christmas either.
The actor, who is Jewish, doesn't wait for Santa's sleigh to touch down each year!
Similarly, the comedian, being Jewish, abstains from participating in the traditional Christmas celebrations.
On her website Grok Nation, the actress provided a thorough explanation regarding her non-observance of Christmas due to her Jewish faith.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, being Jewish, does not celebrate the Christian holiday.
The actor comes from a secular Jewish family and does not observe Christmas.
The comedian is also of Jewish heritage and gained fame for both writing and performing 'The Hanukkah Song.'
The director, who is also from a Jewish family, chooses not to participate in Christmas celebrations.
This Jewish singer prefers a menorah over a Christmas tree when it comes to holiday decorations.
The artist acts as a Jehovah's Witnesses missionary to promote his faith, which doesn't observe Christmas.
The actor, who is Jewish, doesn't do anything particularly special on December 25th.
The actress embraced Judaism, making Christmas a non-celebratory event for her.
The actor comes from a Jewish family and does not observe Christmas.
This Jewish-American director opts for a menorah rather than a nativity scene.
The basketball player has Jewish roots, so he doesn't celebrate Christmas.
Given his Jewish heritage, it is understandable why the actor doesn't observe the Christmas holiday.
The actress, who is the daughter of well-known producer Quincy Jones, was raised in the Reform Judaism faith by her mother. She does not celebrate Christmas.
This Jewish actor won't be celebrating the 25th.
The actress is also a Jehovah's Witness and doesn't observe Christmastide.
David went on to discuss his hatred of holiday movies and music, the buying and exchanging gifts, and basically anything that throws off his routine. "Over the years, my Scrooginess at these Christmas Day gatherings became so intolerable that in due course everyone realized how much better the day would be without my off-putting, nay, offensive presence." Both David and his hosts are likely much happier now that he no longer gets an invite!
Although Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday, there are many celebrities who do not partake in the festivities.
For some, this is the time when family members get together, exchange gifts, and celebrate the birth of Jesus, but not everyone observes the holiday and follows these traditions.
Click through the gallery to find out which major stars don't celebrate Christmas and why.
Meet the stars who don't celebrate Christmas
Not all celebrities observe the Christian holiday
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Although Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday, there are many celebrities who do not partake in the festivities.
For some, this is the time when family members get together, exchange gifts, and celebrate the birth of Jesus, but not everyone observes the holiday and follows these traditions.
Click through the gallery to find out which major stars don't celebrate Christmas and why.