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The Un-Christmas Dinner at Madonna's House

Karen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:09:00 GMT

Recent gossip surrounding Madonna and Christmas (whether she celebrates or whether she doesn't) had me confused until I realized she is crazy. Personally I could care less if her family celebrates Christmas, since it's something I'd love to quit but only because of the running around. I wish Santa was real so I could sit back and enjoy the holiday!

This story caught my attention and I heard a scream as I finished reading it: "No Wire Hangers!"

Yes, Madonna reminds me of a ghost of Christmas past -- Joan Crawford.

Oh I hope it's not like that in their house, but this tidbit from "a friend" had me concerned:

"They entertain beautifully, but it isn't what you would call conventional,'' a friend says.

"A housekeeper will set out a great big table covered in stuff, all macrobiotic, which no one dares eat unless Madonna tucks in.

"They're all terrified of her.''

Apparently Madonna never strays from her daily 2-3 hour workout. So there's speculation she'll fit that in as well. I guess if she doesn't have to cook a giant turkey and stuffing, she's got the time.

Maybe she's on to something, but it sounds miserable to me. Hurry up Lourdes and write a book.

No Christmas For Madonna's Family!

Sassy Smith — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:02:00 GMT

Bahumbug! Madonna cancelled Christmas and refuses to give her kids presents.

VIDEO AFTER THE READ

Guy Ritchie, Madonna's husband, said they do not allow their 7 year old son, Rocco, two year old son David and 11 year old Lourdes to celebrate the Christian holiday. Madge is a devote follower of Kabbalah, a mystical off shoot of Judaism. Guy told BANG Showbiz at the premiere of Fred Clause, "We cancelled Christmas two years ago in our household. Once we canceled it, we stopped all the presents, and once we stopped all the presents we started enjoying ourselves more."

Kabbalah followers only celebrate Jewish holy days. They don't recognize Christmas or Easter because they don't believe that Jesus is the son of God. Madonna got involved in Kabbalah in the late 90's and has spent $2.4 million dollars promoting her religion around the world in the past few years. She also changed her name to the ancient Hebrew name of Esther and has written a series of children's books based on the faith's teachings.

Well Madonna used to like Santa because she sang a song about it. And here's a Christmas present from me to you because I'm not cancelling Christmas.

Photo source: yoga-ez.com