Happy Hanukkah! See How the Stars Are Celebrating the Festival of Lights in 2024

Mar. 15, 2025

Madonna, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner.Photo:Madonna/Instagram; Karlie Kloss/Instagram

Madonna/Instagram; Karlie Kloss/Instagram

The Festival of Lights has begun!

Families around the world brought their menorahs out this week to kick ofHanukkahwhich this year, in a rare occurrence, began on Christmas Day.

01of 12Karlie KlossKarlie Kloss and her family light the Hannukah menorah.Karlie Kloss/InstagramKarlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner, and their sonsElijah JudeandLevi Josephall gathered around several menorahs to light the candles on the first night of the holiday.

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Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss and her family light the Hannukah menorah.Karlie Kloss/Instagram

Karlie Kloss/Instagram

Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner, and their sonsElijah JudeandLevi Josephall gathered around several menorahs to light the candles on the first night of the holiday.

02of 12Rachel ZoeRachel Zoe with her kids Kaius and Skyler Berman.Rachel Zoe/InstagramRachel Zoeshared that she and her boys Kaius and Skyler traveled down to Palm Beach to celebrate the holidays with family.“A very unforgettable few days reunited with my favorite people in one of our happiest places my heart is so full 🙏,” shewrote on Instagram.“Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas !”

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Rachel Zoe

Rachel Zoe with her kids Kaius and Skyler Berman.Rachel Zoe/Instagram

Rachel Zoe/Instagram

Rachel Zoeshared that she and her boys Kaius and Skyler traveled down to Palm Beach to celebrate the holidays with family.

“A very unforgettable few days reunited with my favorite people in one of our happiest places my heart is so full 🙏,” shewrote on Instagram.“Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas !”

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Zoey Deutch

Zoey Deutch.Zoey Deutch/Instagram; Getty

Zoey Deutch/Instagram; Getty

04of 12Jennifer MeyerJennifer Meyer’s menorah.Jen Meyer Jewelry/InstagramCelebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer shared that she was using a menorah that holds some sentimental meaning.“My grandma made this 20 years ago before she died,” she wrote over the photo of the handmade candle holder. “It’s one of my most favorite objects in the world.”

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Jennifer Meyer

Jennifer Meyer’s menorah.Jen Meyer Jewelry/Instagram

Jen Meyer Jewelry/Instagram

Celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer shared that she was using a menorah that holds some sentimental meaning.

“My grandma made this 20 years ago before she died,” she wrote over the photo of the handmade candle holder. “It’s one of my most favorite objects in the world.”

05of 12Whitney Port"Silk sets and fluffy socks for the first night of Hanukkah. 💙💙💙,“Whitney Portwrote as the holiday kicked off this week.

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Whitney Port

“Silk sets and fluffy socks for the first night of Hanukkah. 💙💙💙,“Whitney Portwrote as the holiday kicked off this week.

06of 12MadonnaMadonna’s menorah. Madonna with her daughters.Madonna/InstagramSince the first night of Hanukkah fell on Christmas Day this year, families who celebrate both holidays doubled the festivities.On Dec. 26,Madonnagave a glimpse intoher dual holiday celebrationswhich she rang in with four of her kids and boyfriendAkeem Morris. The singer shared a slideshowher Instagram, showcasing the family’s Christmas tree and menorah, among other things.“The most wonderful day of the year ………..X-mas and Hanukkah all at once,” she wrote.

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Madonna

Madonna’s menorah. Madonna with her daughters.Madonna/Instagram

Madonna/Instagram

Since the first night of Hanukkah fell on Christmas Day this year, families who celebrate both holidays doubled the festivities.

On Dec. 26,Madonnagave a glimpse intoher dual holiday celebrationswhich she rang in with four of her kids and boyfriendAkeem Morris. The singer shared a slideshowher Instagram, showcasing the family’s Christmas tree and menorah, among other things.

“The most wonderful day of the year ………..X-mas and Hanukkah all at once,” she wrote.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

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Mila Kunis

09of 12Jessica SeinfeldJerry and Jessica Seinfeld.Jessica Seinfeld/Instagram; Getty Images for Good+FoundationIt was also Hanukkah in the Seinfeld household, asJessica Seinfeldshared a photo of the menorah — with what appears to be thefamily’s cat getting a closer look.

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Jessica Seinfeld

Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld.Jessica Seinfeld/Instagram; Getty Images for Good+Foundation

Jessica Seinfeld/Instagram; Getty Images for Good+Foundation

It was also Hanukkah in the Seinfeld household, asJessica Seinfeldshared a photo of the menorah — with what appears to be thefamily’s cat getting a closer look.

10of 12Milo ManheimMilo Manheim.Milo Manheim/Instagram; Billboard via GettyMilo Manheimwished his followers a “Happy Chrismukkah” on Wednesday night as he celebrated both holidays with a menorah and a “Ho! Ho! Ho” mug sitting behind it holding chocolates.

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Milo Manheim

Milo Manheim.Milo Manheim/Instagram; Billboard via Getty

Milo Manheim/Instagram; Billboard via Getty

Milo Manheimwished his followers a “Happy Chrismukkah” on Wednesday night as he celebrated both holidays with a menorah and a “Ho! Ho! Ho” mug sitting behind it holding chocolates.

11of 12Julian EdelmanJulian Edelman with his daughter and their menorah.Julian Edelman/InstagramFormer NFL playerJulian Edelmancelebrated Hanukkah on Wednesday with his “people” — includingdaughter Lilywho sat on dad’s lap as they lit the menorah.

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Julian Edelman

Julian Edelman with his daughter and their menorah.Julian Edelman/Instagram

Julian Edelman/Instagram

Former NFL playerJulian Edelmancelebrated Hanukkah on Wednesday with his “people” — includingdaughter Lilywho sat on dad’s lap as they lit the menorah.

12of 12Mayim BialikMayim Bialik.Mayim Bialik/Instagram; Getty Images for Paramount PicturesMayim Bialikshared a photo of her menorah lit up for the first night of Hanukkah and pointed out that “yes, that’s a cookie sheet underneath 🕎” – which can be used to catch the wax drippings!

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Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik.Mayim Bialik/Instagram; Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

Mayim Bialik/Instagram; Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

Mayim Bialikshared a photo of her menorah lit up for the first night of Hanukkah and pointed out that “yes, that’s a cookie sheet underneath 🕎” – which can be used to catch the wax drippings!

source: people.com