20-11-2007 12:05
Madonna has "cancelled Christmas" and refuses to give her children any presents.The star's husband Guy Ritchie says Madonna - who is a devout follower of Kabbalah, a mystical off-shoot of Judaism - will not allow their seven-year-old son Rocco, two-year-old adopted son David, and the singer's 11-year-old daughter Lourdes to celebrate the Christian holiday.Speaking at the London premiere of new Christmas movie 'Fred Claus' yesterday (19.11.07), Guy told BANG Showbiz: "We cancelled Christmas two years ago in our household. "Once we cancelled it we stopped all the presents, and once we stopped all the presents we started enjoying ourselves more."Followers of Kabbalah only celebrate Jewish holy days. They do not recognise Christmas or Easter as they do not believe that Jesus is the son of God.Madonna has been involved with Kabbalah since the late 90s.In 2006, it was revealed the 49-year-old singer had spent $2.4 million promoting her faith around the world in the previous four years.
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#1 by curegirl0421 - 20-11-2007 22:56
Why is this a big deal? Does Adam Sandler get flack for not celebrating Christmas? Makes about as much sense. They're raising their kids as Kabbalah...ists? Ese? Whatever, not Chri... READ MORE
#2 by curegirl0421 - 20-11-2007 22:57
Sorry CHRISTMAS. Stupid misspelling fingers!!
#3 by Brian - 21-11-2007 07:05
I don't know, mayb because Saddler is an actual Jew, where as Maddona just fell into this "Jewish" religon and didn't actully stop celebrating Christmas until about two years ago as she said.
#4 by lily - 11-12-2007 03:44
for madonna, religion is no more than consumption products she can change the day she would not feel for it anymore. this aging boring woman is spiritually insane, she started catholic ... READ MORE
#5 by chachi - 19-08-2008 01:58
Jesus still loves you and your family Madonna.......although it may only be just a holiday which is an unsignifant reason why he died for you and me.......dont forget him...you and your... READ MORE