Happy Chrismukkah! 14 Celebrity Families Who Celebrate Both Christmas and Hanukkah

Mar. 15, 2025

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis at the 9th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023, in Los Angeles; Pink and Carey Hart attend the ‘Pink: All I Know So Far’ Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Bowl on May 17, 2021, in Los Angeles.Photo:Getty (2)

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This year, Dec. 25 marks an extra special occasion: the rare event when Christmas Day aligns with the start of Hanukkah!

Since the two holidays don’t fall on the same date very often (in fact, it’s only the fifth time they’ve aligned in the past 114 years), this year’s festivities will be particularly memorable for a number of families that celebrate both events — including several celebrities!

From musicians to actors to athletes, here are some celebrities who trim the tree and light a menorah during the holiday season.

01of 14Pink and Carey HartPink holding a goat in an Instagram post shared in November 2023.Pink/InstagramPinkand former pro motorcycle racerCarey Hart, whowed in 2006, have raised daughterWillow Sageand sonJameson Moonto celebrate traditions of both Pink’s Jewish background and Hart’s Christian roots.On the first night of the holiday in December 2023, the “So What” singer shared a photo of her menorah on Instagram and a video showing her lighting candles and praying with her family.“Happy Chanukah to all those who celebrate,” she captioned the post. “May there be light in darkness always. May there be peace in our hearts, our homes, and in the world.“TheGrammy-winning recording artist previously posted images ofher Christmas treeandHanukkah menorahfrom her family celebrating both holidays in 2019. Two years later, the mom of two shared a video of her and Willowsinging Hanukkah blessingstogether.

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Pink and Carey Hart

Pink holding a goat in an Instagram post shared in November 2023.Pink/Instagram

Pink/Instagram

Pinkand former pro motorcycle racerCarey Hart, whowed in 2006, have raised daughterWillow Sageand sonJameson Moonto celebrate traditions of both Pink’s Jewish background and Hart’s Christian roots.

On the first night of the holiday in December 2023, the “So What” singer shared a photo of her menorah on Instagram and a video showing her lighting candles and praying with her family.

“Happy Chanukah to all those who celebrate,” she captioned the post. “May there be light in darkness always. May there be peace in our hearts, our homes, and in the world.”

TheGrammy-winning recording artist previously posted images ofher Christmas treeandHanukkah menorahfrom her family celebrating both holidays in 2019. Two years later, the mom of two shared a video of her and Willowsinging Hanukkah blessingstogether.

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Zoey Deutch

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Madonna

04of 14Michael Turchin and Lance BassMichael Turchin and Lance Bass attend the FOX 11 presentation of the 23rd annual Christmas at the Grove Tree Lighting Celebration on Nov. 25, 2024.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty*NSYNCalumLance Bassand his husband,Michael Turchin, are all-in on Chrismukkah. For the festive occasion, the parents of twinsViolet Betty and Alexander Jameshave a creative way of honoring Turchin’s Jewish heritage.“The great thing about my husband is he knows how much of a Christmas freak I am and he lets me do whatever I want, which is very nice,” Basstold Deciderin 2019. “I throw in some Jewish things throughout the Christmas decorations too, we do Chrismukkah here, so you’re gonna see menorahs and all that type of stuff all over the place.”And while Bass enjoys decking the halls at Christmastime, the singer admitted he can go over the top. “We do have a rule: From November 1st to Christmas I can get one new decoration a week,” he explained. “Because wherever I go, I always find something like, ‘Oh my God, I need that! Oh my God, I need that!’ But I’m allowed to get just one decoration a week up until Christmas.”

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Michael Turchin and Lance Bass

Michael Turchin and Lance Bass attend the FOX 11 presentation of the 23rd annual Christmas at the Grove Tree Lighting Celebration on Nov. 25, 2024.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

*NSYNCalumLance Bassand his husband,Michael Turchin, are all-in on Chrismukkah. For the festive occasion, the parents of twinsViolet Betty and Alexander Jameshave a creative way of honoring Turchin’s Jewish heritage.

“The great thing about my husband is he knows how much of a Christmas freak I am and he lets me do whatever I want, which is very nice,” Basstold Deciderin 2019. “I throw in some Jewish things throughout the Christmas decorations too, we do Chrismukkah here, so you’re gonna see menorahs and all that type of stuff all over the place.”

And while Bass enjoys decking the halls at Christmastime, the singer admitted he can go over the top. “We do have a rule: From November 1st to Christmas I can get one new decoration a week,” he explained. “Because wherever I go, I always find something like, ‘Oh my God, I need that! Oh my God, I need that!’ But I’m allowed to get just one decoration a week up until Christmas.”

05of 14Deborah Divine and Eugene LevyDeborah Divine and Eugene Levy at San Vincente Bungalows on Sept. 21, 2019, in West Hollywood, Calif.Paul Archuleta/WireImageSimilar to his andCatherine O’Hara’s characters' interfaith celebration onSchitt’s Creek,Eugene Levy(who is Jewish) and his wife,Deborah Divine(who is Christian), also celebrate both holidays in real life.In December 2012, Levy’s son and costar,Dan Levy, joked about the duality in a since-deleted tweet on Twitter (now X).Per Hey Alma, theGood Griefwriter/director/actor wrote: “One half of me is celebrating Hanukkah, the other half is decorating a tree. My body is confused. #halfie #chrismukkah.”

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Deborah Divine and Eugene Levy

Deborah Divine and Eugene Levy at San Vincente Bungalows on Sept. 21, 2019, in West Hollywood, Calif.Paul Archuleta/WireImage

Paul Archuleta/WireImage

Similar to his andCatherine O’Hara’s characters' interfaith celebration onSchitt’s Creek,Eugene Levy(who is Jewish) and his wife,Deborah Divine(who is Christian), also celebrate both holidays in real life.

In December 2012, Levy’s son and costar,Dan Levy, joked about the duality in a since-deleted tweet on Twitter (now X).Per Hey Alma, theGood Griefwriter/director/actor wrote: “One half of me is celebrating Hanukkah, the other half is decorating a tree. My body is confused. #halfie #chrismukkah.”

06of 14Jamie Chung and Bryan GreenbergJamie Chung celebrating Hanukkah via an Instagram Story.Jamie Chung/InstagramJamie ChungandBryan Greenberg’s2015 weddingon Halloween incorporated traditions from both their heritages. At the start of Hanukkah 2021, Chung posted a photo of the family’s menorah on her Instagram Story — marking the start oftheir twins’ first holiday season.For the twins’ second Chrismukkah in 2022, theDexter: New Bloodactressshared several adorable pictureson Instagram of her babies dressed in Rudolph onesies. “Merry Christmas from our chunky reindeers to yours!!What did I get the boys for Christmas?” Chung captioned the post, before sharing a video revealing their gifts.“They got a banana for Christmas, since they got so many noise-making toys for Hanukkah,”she captioned the clip. “And let me tell you. This banana was a hit!”

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Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg

Jamie Chung celebrating Hanukkah via an Instagram Story.Jamie Chung/Instagram

Jamie Chung/Instagram

Jamie ChungandBryan Greenberg’s2015 weddingon Halloween incorporated traditions from both their heritages. At the start of Hanukkah 2021, Chung posted a photo of the family’s menorah on her Instagram Story — marking the start oftheir twins’ first holiday season.

For the twins’ second Chrismukkah in 2022, theDexter: New Bloodactressshared several adorable pictureson Instagram of her babies dressed in Rudolph onesies. “Merry Christmas from our chunky reindeers to yours!!What did I get the boys for Christmas?” Chung captioned the post, before sharing a video revealing their gifts.

“They got a banana for Christmas, since they got so many noise-making toys for Hanukkah,”she captioned the clip. “And let me tell you. This banana was a hit!”

07of 14Ashton Kutcher and Mila KunisAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis attend the 6th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at NASA Ames Research Center on Dec. 3, 2017, in Mountain View, Calif.C Flanigan/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesThe formerThat ’70s Showcostars andreal-life couplecelebrate both holidays with kidsWyatt Isabelle and Dimitri Portwood.Mila Kunishas stated that while she was raised Jewish andAshton Kutcherwas raised Christian, she began celebrating Christmas when she moved to America.“Coming to America is when you realize Christmas has a magical quality to it,” theLuckiest Girl Aliveactressshared withEntertainment Tonightin 2017. “In Russia, back in the day, it was a very religious holiday, so you don’t celebrate Christmas if you’re not Christian and if you’re not at Mass. So I, being Jewish, was like, ‘Christmas is not for you.’ “After moving here, her family felt like the holiday was more inclusive, with Kunis revealing they “literally bought a Christmas tree.““So, as far as tradition goes, my family’s big on any excuse to get the family together and get drunk,” she added.

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis attend the 6th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at NASA Ames Research Center on Dec. 3, 2017, in Mountain View, Calif.C Flanigan/FilmMagic/Getty Images

C Flanigan/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The formerThat ’70s Showcostars andreal-life couplecelebrate both holidays with kidsWyatt Isabelle and Dimitri Portwood.Mila Kunishas stated that while she was raised Jewish andAshton Kutcherwas raised Christian, she began celebrating Christmas when she moved to America.

“Coming to America is when you realize Christmas has a magical quality to it,” theLuckiest Girl Aliveactressshared withEntertainment Tonightin 2017. “In Russia, back in the day, it was a very religious holiday, so you don’t celebrate Christmas if you’re not Christian and if you’re not at Mass. So I, being Jewish, was like, ‘Christmas is not for you.’ "

After moving here, her family felt like the holiday was more inclusive, with Kunis revealing they “literally bought a Christmas tree.”

“So, as far as tradition goes, my family’s big on any excuse to get the family together and get drunk,” she added.

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Steven Greener and Tamron Hall

Steven Greener and Tamron Hall pose for a photo shared on Instagram in December 2019.Tamron Hall/Instagram

Tamron Hall/Instagram

Since tying the knot andwelcoming son Mosesin 2019,Tamron Halltold PEOPLE that she andSteven Greenerare raising their little one to embrace the traditions of both of their heritages.

“He’s Jewish, so we had a bris here at the house,” Hall said of the Jewish ceremony of circumcision for their son.

The talk-show host continued, “My mom nearly passed out. We had both grandparents on each side there, and he’s going to Texas to have a Christening or a Confirmation at my mom’s Southern Baptist church. We’ve just combined our life experience, and we want to teach him tradition.”

In 2021, Hall also shared how the couple’s interfaith bond inspired their son’s name.

09of 14Casey Wilson and David CaspeCasey Wilson and David Caspe attend the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Blockbuster’ at the Netflix Tudum Theater on Oct. 27, 2022, in Los Angeles.Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagicActressCasey Wilsonand David Caspe,who married in 2014, observe Christmas and Hanukkah with their sonsMax Redand Henry Bear and daughterFrances Rose.Back in 2014, theHappy Endingsactress, who was raised Baptist, gave PEOPLE an exclusive look at her evergreen for Christmas. “My dad helped me with my Christmas treewhile I was at work,” Wilson said at the time. “I couldn’t really do anything for it this year. [My husband] is Jewish, so we’re experimenting with a hybrid of the two holidays.”

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Casey Wilson and David Caspe

Casey Wilson and David Caspe attend the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Blockbuster’ at the Netflix Tudum Theater on Oct. 27, 2022, in Los Angeles.Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

ActressCasey Wilsonand David Caspe,who married in 2014, observe Christmas and Hanukkah with their sonsMax Redand Henry Bear and daughterFrances Rose.

Back in 2014, theHappy Endingsactress, who was raised Baptist, gave PEOPLE an exclusive look at her evergreen for Christmas. “My dad helped me with my Christmas treewhile I was at work,” Wilson said at the time. “I couldn’t really do anything for it this year. [My husband] is Jewish, so we’re experimenting with a hybrid of the two holidays.”

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Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky attend the School of American Ballet’s 2017 winter ball at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on March 6, 2017, in New York City.Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

“Getting ready to light our menorah and sending peace and light (and health) from our family to yours,” shecaptioned a photoof their menorah on X in December 2020.

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Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson

Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson attend the 74th annual Tony Awards at the Winter Garden Theatre on Sept. 26, 2021, in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Traditions are important toLeslie Odom Jr.andNicolette Robinson. They shared as much in 2023 when publishing their first picture book,I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know.

Celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah has been an essential tradition for Robinson, who grew up with a Jewish mother and a Christian father. Her parents instilled in her the importance of understanding her background, something the couple is passing along to their children.

Robinson previouslytold Nordstrom: “It’s been a beautiful thing that I want to continue because being Jewish is also a big part of my life and my kids' lives, and we celebrate the Christian holidays as well, and even more so I feel like holidays are about family and connecting and your heritage and your culture and telling stories, and so that’s mostly our focus.”

The Grammy andTony Awardwinner forHamiltonadded to his wife’s sentiment: “Nicolette has an aunt that also celebrates both holidays, and she says that she celebrates all the fierce miracles. I loved that, [so] I adopted that saying.”

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Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas

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Ginnifer Goodwin, who was raised Jewish,reconnected with her faithat Temple Israel’s Shabbat service in 2013. Even so, she and her husband,Once Upon a TimecostarJosh Dallas, still celebrate the Christmas season with their sons,Oliver FinlayandHugo Wilson.

Dallas shared during aNovember 2022 appearance onThe Jennifer Hudson Showthat his wife “likes to set up [the Christmas tree] super early.” TheManifestactor said the only thing missing from their celebrations at the time was a “Jennifer HudsonChristmas album,” which he playfully joked he was “upset” about.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

After sharing some of her favorite Hanukkah memories, Paltrow shared what it was like growing up in an interfaith household.

“My mother is Christian, my father is Jewish so it’s interesting,” she began. “I grew up in a time in the ’70s where I think interfaith marriage was still kind of a big deal and so it was real hard for both of my parents' parents that they were marrying each other and it was a bit scandalous. Nobody was happy about it,” the good founder explained.

After explaining that both sides eventually put their differences aside, Paltrow talked about how the experience impacted her.

“I felt so fortunate because I got to grow up with these two very different worlds and very different faiths,” she said. “I always felt an incredible pull to my Jewish family, I still do. And just the traditions and the warmth and the unconditional love and the food and the yelling and the family,” she joked.

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Paul McCartney

source: people.com