These celebrities don't celebrate Christmas

In the piece titled, "A Very Larry David Christmas," David wrote that he was "filled with dread at the prospect of close social encounters with what seemed like hundreds of relatives" on Christmas, adding that he hates things that throw off his normal routine. "That's why I detest all holidays, but none as much as Christmas." He went on to disparage holiday movies, music, and the whole process of buying and receiving presents, along with the "barrage" of holiday greetings that he said "must be returned like unwanted 'I love you's.'"

David wrote that eventually people finally stopped inviting him to gatherings, as "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."

But on his first Christmas Day alone he found a common Christmas tradition for Jewish Americans that he adopted for himself. "I noticed a crowd of people lined up on the street and saw that my local Chinese restaurant was open for business, with every Jew in the neighborhood inside," he said. "I didn't even particularly like the food there, but that night I went to town and ordered all the dishes from my childhood." He explained that eating Chinese food alone on Christmas has become his "cherished yearly ritual," adding, "And now on Christmas Eve I sleep like a baby, with nary a bathroom break."

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Natalie Portman -

The famous film actress was born in Jerusalem. She is Jewish, and does not celebrate Christmas.

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Serena Williams - The popular athlete is a Jehovah’s Witness and, as is custom, does not celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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Drake - The rapper is Jewish, and celebrates Hanukkah instead of Christmas.

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Prince - The late artist was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, and therefore did not celebrate the 25th.

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Seth Rogen - December 25th is also just another day for this actor, who is Jewish.

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Andrew Garfield - The actor celebrates Hanukkah, as he is also Jewish.

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Dustin Hoffman - The famed actor is Jewish and doesn't celebrate Christmas.

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Jake Gyllenhaal - The actor is also Jewish, and also does not celebrate Christmas.

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Jonah Hill - The actor is Jewish and isn't here for Santa Clause.

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Sarah Silverman - Likewise, the comedian is Jewish and doesn't partake in the annual Christmas festivities.

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Mayim Bialik - The actress explained in detail on her website Grok Nation why she doesn't celebrate Christmas (i.e. she's Jewish).

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also Jewish, so he does not partake in the Christian holiday.

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Jesse Eisenberg - The actor was born into a secular Jewish family. He does not celebrate Christmas.

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Adam Sandler - The funny man is also Jewish, and is famous for writing and performing 'The Hanukkah Song.'

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Woody Allen - The director was also born into a Jewish family, and doesn't join in on the Yuletide festivities.

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Barbra Streisand - You won't catch this Jewish singer putting up a Christmas tree. Instead, she'll likely bring out a menorah.

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George Benson - The musician serves as a missionary for Jehovah's Witnesses.

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Sacha Baron Cohen - The actor is Jewish and does not do anything to mark December 25th.

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Elizabeth Banks - The actress converted to Judaism and, therefore, Christmas isn't a holiday she marks on her calendar.

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Billy Crystal - The actor was born into a Jewish family and doesn't celebrate Christmas.

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Eli Roth - This Jewish-American director lights a menorah instead of setting up a nativity scene.

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Amar'e Stoudemire - The basketball star is of Jewish heritage, so no Christmas for him.

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Liev Schreiber - With his mom being Jewish, it's no wonder why the actor doesn't celebrate the Christmas holiday.

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Rashida Jones - Daughter of famed producer Quincy Jones, the actress was raised in Reform Judaism by her mom and doesn't observe Christmas.

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Jeff Goldblum - You won't find this Jewish actor celebrating the 25th.

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Lark Voorhies - The actress is a Jehovah's Witness, and therefore doesn't celebrate Christmastide.

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Happy holidays! - Whether you are celebrating Christmas, or are like the stars in this gallery...

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Happy holidays! -

...whichever holiday you choose, may it be filled with cheer, health, and happiness.

Are you looking to escape Christmas for somewhere warm this year? Find out where to go!

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