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Dustin Hoffman
- The well-known actor, who is Jewish, does not observe Christmas.
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Rashida Jones
- 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.
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Andrew Garfield
- The actor celebrates Hanukkah instead of Christmas as he is Jewish.
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Seth Rogen
- December 25th is an ordinary day for this Jewish actor, without any special significance.
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Jake Gyllenhaal
- The actor, who is Jewish, does not celebrate Christmas either.
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Prince
- The deceased artist was a committed Jehovah's Witness, and thus refrained from celebrating December 25th.
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Jonah Hill
- The actor, who is Jewish, doesn't wait for Santa's sleigh to touch down each year!
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Sarah Silverman
- Similarly, the comedian, being Jewish, abstains from participating in the traditional Christmas celebrations.
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Mayim Bial
- On her website Grok Nation, the actress provided a thorough explanation regarding her non-observance of Christmas due to her Jewish faith.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, being Jewish, does not celebrate the Christian holiday.
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Natalie Portman
- The well-known actress was born in Jerusalem and, being Jewish, she does not celebrate Christmas.
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Jesse Eisenberg
- The actor comes from a secular Jewish family and does not observe Christmas.
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Adam Sandler
- The comedian is also of Jewish heritage and gained fame for both writing and performing 'The Hanukkah Song.'
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Woody Allen
- The director, who is also from a Jewish family, chooses not to participate in Christmas celebrations.
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Barbra Streisand
- This Jewish singer prefers a menorah over a Christmas tree when it comes to holiday decorations.
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Larry David
- 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.
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Larry David
- 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!
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Serena Williams
- The athlete, who is widely recognized, follows the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and therefore doesn't observe the birth of Jesus.
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Sacha B. Cohen
- The actor, who is Jewish, doesn't do anything particularly special on December 25th.
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Elizabeth Banks
- The actress embraced Judaism, making Christmas a non-celebratory event for her.
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Billy Crystal
- The actor comes from a Jewish family and does not observe Christmas.
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Eli Roth
- This Jewish-American director opts for a menorah rather than a nativity scene.
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Amar'e Stoudemire
- The basketball player has Jewish roots, so he doesn't celebrate Christmas.
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Liev Schreiber
- Given his Jewish heritage, it is understandable why the actor doesn't observe the Christmas holiday.
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Jeff Goldblum
- This Jewish actor won't be celebrating the 25th.
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Drake
- The rapper identifies as Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah, not Christmas.
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George Benson
- The artist acts as a Jehovah's Witnesses missionary to promote his faith, which doesn't observe Christmas.
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Lark Voorhies
- The actress is also a Jehovah's Witness and doesn't observe Christmastide.
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Dustin Hoffman
- The well-known actor, who is Jewish, does not observe Christmas.
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Rashida Jones
- 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.
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Andrew Garfield
- The actor celebrates Hanukkah instead of Christmas as he is Jewish.
© Getty Images
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Seth Rogen
- December 25th is an ordinary day for this Jewish actor, without any special significance.
© Getty Images
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Jake Gyllenhaal
- The actor, who is Jewish, does not celebrate Christmas either.
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Prince
- The deceased artist was a committed Jehovah's Witness, and thus refrained from celebrating December 25th.
© Reuters
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Jonah Hill
- The actor, who is Jewish, doesn't wait for Santa's sleigh to touch down each year!
© Getty Images
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Sarah Silverman
- Similarly, the comedian, being Jewish, abstains from participating in the traditional Christmas celebrations.
© Getty Images
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Mayim Bial
- On her website Grok Nation, the actress provided a thorough explanation regarding her non-observance of Christmas due to her Jewish faith.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, being Jewish, does not celebrate the Christian holiday.
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Natalie Portman
- The well-known actress was born in Jerusalem and, being Jewish, she does not celebrate Christmas.
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Jesse Eisenberg
- The actor comes from a secular Jewish family and does not observe Christmas.
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Adam Sandler
- The comedian is also of Jewish heritage and gained fame for both writing and performing 'The Hanukkah Song.'
© Getty Images
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Woody Allen
- The director, who is also from a Jewish family, chooses not to participate in Christmas celebrations.
© Getty Images
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Barbra Streisand
- This Jewish singer prefers a menorah over a Christmas tree when it comes to holiday decorations.
© Reuters
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Larry David
- 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.
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Larry David
- 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!
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Serena Williams
- The athlete, who is widely recognized, follows the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and therefore doesn't observe the birth of Jesus.
© Getty Images
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Sacha B. Cohen
- The actor, who is Jewish, doesn't do anything particularly special on December 25th.
© Getty Images
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Elizabeth Banks
- The actress embraced Judaism, making Christmas a non-celebratory event for her.
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Billy Crystal
- The actor comes from a Jewish family and does not observe Christmas.
© Getty Images
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Eli Roth
- This Jewish-American director opts for a menorah rather than a nativity scene.
© Getty Images
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Amar'e Stoudemire
- The basketball player has Jewish roots, so he doesn't celebrate Christmas.
© Getty Images
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Liev Schreiber
- Given his Jewish heritage, it is understandable why the actor doesn't observe the Christmas holiday.
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Jeff Goldblum
- This Jewish actor won't be celebrating the 25th.
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Drake
- The rapper identifies as Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah, not Christmas.
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George Benson
- The artist acts as a Jehovah's Witnesses missionary to promote his faith, which doesn't observe Christmas.
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Lark Voorhies
- The actress is also a Jehovah's Witness and doesn't observe Christmastide.
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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.
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