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How Celebrities Celebrated the Holidays

While it may seem like celebrities celebrate Christmas year-round—gifts, parties, flashing lights!—Hollywood still goes all out for the holidays. With Christmas 2024 coinciding with the first night of Hanukkah, the stars had plenty to celebrate.

From Blue Ivy Carter’s surprise appearance during Beyoncé’s halftime show to Jennifer Lopez’s family vacation in Aspen, here’s a peek at how our favorite celebrities celebrated December 25.

1. Beyoncé and Blue Ivy

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Beyoncé performed the halftime show at the Ravens-Texans game in her hometown of Houston, Texas, delivering a flawless performance of hits from Cowboy Carter. The highlight? Her daughter, Blue Ivy, joining her on stage. Blue is now lending her voice to one of the main lions in Mufasa, which is currently in theaters.

2. The Beckhams

David and Victoria Beckham celebrated Christmas as a family, with Victoria making “Festive Fishnets” the new holiday trend. Santa also made a special visit. The couple later changed into something more relaxed for the rest of the evening.

3. The Kardashians

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The Kar-Jenner family shared moments from both group and solo celebrations. Kendall rocked a Santa hat and silk dress, while Kourtney went full-on Mrs. Claus for a vinyl exchange with husband Travis Barker. Kim Kardashian enjoyed a cheerful Christmas posting TikToks with daughter North West.

4. Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon and her three kids enjoyed a meal at a luxury hotel. Her daughter Ava Phillippe stood out with a bold dark lip, making it a festive family outing.

5. Mariah Carey

The Queen of Christmas, once again topping the charts, celebrated with her twins, Moroccan and Monroe. Mariah, dressed in black tie, contrasted with her kids in comfy pajamas, making it an elegant yet cozy holiday moment.

6. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco

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Engaged couple Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco hosted a Hanukkah party in New York City. Gomez wore snowflake pajamas and a cozy beanie, posing for a selfie with Blanco and the host, Jake Cohen. Actress Debra Messing also joined in on the festive fun. You can spot Gomez’s look and Blanco dancing the hora on Cohen’s Instagram.

7. Britney Spears

A true Christmas miracle: Britney Spears’ son, Jayden, flew in from out of town for the first time in two years. Britney shared her emotional joy on Instagram, writing, “Best Christmas of my life !!! I haven’t seen my boys in 2 years !!! Tears of joy and literally in shock everyday koo koo crazy so in love and blessed !!! I’m speechless thank you Jesus !!!”

8. Olivia Munn and John Mulaney

For their first Christmas as a family of four, Olivia Munn and John Mulaney made cherished memories with their two children. John shared an Instagram post about their holiday, mentioning their son Malcolm receiving safety glasses from the penguins of Madagascar and their daughter Mei turning 100 days old.

9. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Though Travis Kelce had a game to play on Christmas Day (the Chiefs beat the Steelers), Taylor Swift showed support by liking his Instagram post. Despite being apart for the holiday, they’re officially in the “joint gift” phase of their relationship.

10. Kate Middleton and the Royal Family

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As tradition goes, the royal family attended Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. This occasion marked a year since Princess Kate’s public appearance before revealing her cancer diagnosis in March.

11. Madonna

Madonna celebrated both Christmas and Hanukkah, writing on Instagram, “The most wonderful day of the year ………..X-mas and Hanukkah all at once. 🎄🕎 🎁 ♥️!!” She shared photos of her celebrations and home decorations with her kids.

12. Chris Hemsworth

As it’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere, Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky embraced the sunshine. The entire family dressed in short onesies for a laid-back holiday.

13. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez took her kids and sister on a snowy vacation, though it’s unclear if they hit the slopes. Looking fabulous in the snow, they made the most of their winter getaway.