12 Stars Who Don't Celebrate Christmas
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Mayim Bialik
The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik is Jewish and although she knows Jewish people celebrate Christmas as an "American holiday", there are other traditions she associates more as American holidays. She has admitted to disliking Christmas music, but she completely respects Christians, Christianity, and people in general who celebrate Christmas.
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Dustin Hoffman
Did you know the actor Dustin Hoffman does not celebrate Christmas because he's Jewish? The Tootsie and Kramer vs Kramer star is so talented that he has won two Academy Awards!
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Rashida Jones
The Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones, who is Quincy Jones' daughter and Ezra Koenig's partner, was raised in Reform Judaism by her mom and therefore doesn't celebrate Christmas
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Jake Gyllenhaal
The Brokeback Mountain star Jake Gyllenhaal is also Jewish, no wonder why he doesn't celebrate Christmas! The actor has been active in show business since 1991!
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Sarah Silverman
The fabulous Sarah Silverman is also Jewish and doesn't celebrate Christmas. The stand-up comedian, singer, and actress is best known for addressing controversial topics and social taboos in her performances
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Seth Rogen
December 25th is also just another day for the very talented Seth Rogen, who is Jewish. The Canadian-American actor stars in the Amzaon Studios comedy film An American Pickle that premiered in 2020.
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Barbra Streisand
You won't see the amazing Barbra Streisand putting the final touches on a Christmas tree. The "Woman In Love" singer was born to Jewish parents in 1942.
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Drake
The Canadian rapper Drake is also Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah instead of Christmas. Did you know he was named Spotify's most-streamed artist of the decade?
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Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to Jewish parents. That's why she doesn't celebrate Christmas! Did you know she is set to star in the 2021 animated web television series What If...?
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Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill isn't here for Santa Clause! The also director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian, doesn't celebrate Christmas because he is Jewish. Did you know he voiced "Snotlout Jorgenson" in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World?