Emma Thompson, who stars in Netflix’s “Matilda the Musical,” recently told USATODAY what she loves most about Christmas.
“I like it all,” Thompson says. “I like decorating the tree. I like singingcarols. I like going to do carol services. I’m going to do a reading atWestminster Abbey (in London). There isn’t much about Christmas that I don’tlike. “
Her actor husband Greg Wise, on the other hand, would prefer to avoid yuletidecheer altogether: “He’d rather go away somewhere else,” Thompson jokes. “Acave, basically. Undecorated.”
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Here’s how other stars are ringing in the holidays this year:
Celine Dion wishes ‘love, happiness, the best of health’ this Christmas
The iconic singer wished everyone “love, happiness, the best of health” thisChristmas following her own health announcement earlier this month: that shewas diagnosed with a neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. TheInstagram post couldn’t have been sweeter.
Taron Egerton shares wet, shirtless Christmas video
The “Rocketman” star wished us all a very merry Christmas with a quick wet,shirtless video and an emoji implying he went for a chilly holiday dip in thewater. We didn’t mind in the slightest though hope he warms up soon if he’scold.
Lizzo makes the season bright with festive, flirty photos
Lizzo performing at Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at New York’s MadisonSquare Garden earlier this month.
The “About Damn Time” singer celebrated Christmas Eve by sharing a candy cane-inspired photo shoot with her Instagram followers. In the sexy snaps, Lizzorocks a red-and-white-colored wig and garland-adorned bustier against a redcurtain backdrop. The Grammy winner, who paired the holiday ensemble withsilver platform heels and red-striped nails, also posted a coquettish clip ofher dancing to Eartha Kitt’s 1953 classic “Santa Baby,” which she captioned,”The spirit of Christmas just came over me .”
Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian give back at women’s shelter
After ringing in the holidays at Paris Hilton’s Christmas party last weekend,Kim Kardashian stopped by Alexandria House, a transitional home for women andchildren, in Los Angeles this week. On Friday, the beauty mogul postedpictures of her visit to the shelter, where she was joined by sister KhloeKardashian, daughter North West, and nieces True Thompson and DreamKardashian.
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“We were also able to provide many essentials they would need this holidayseason along with a beauty day and family portraits with their families andheadshots for job interviews,” Kardashian captioned the Instagram post. “Wealso met with women in Start Up Sisterhood, a program that helps give thesewomen the tools and mentorship they need to start their own small businesses.”
Hilary Duff, husband ‘held hostage’ by kids in hilarious Christmas card
Duff is sending out an SOS. On Wednesday, the “Come Clean” singer shared aplayful snap of her family Christmas card, where she and her husband, musicianMatthew Koma, are tied up in Christmas lights and strapped to chairs with tapeover their mouths. Duff’s 10-year-old son, Luca, holds the lights, while theiryoung daughters – Banks, 4, and Mae, 1 – smile mischievously in theforeground. “Happy holidays,” the card reads. “All ain’t calm.”
Christina Haack, Ant Anstead spend holiday quality time with son Hudson
Christina Haack and Ant Anstead may not be together anymore, but they’re inagreement on one thing: The holidays are about family.
The television personalities, who share 3-year-old son Hudson, took to theirrespective Instagram pages Dec. 21 to share adorable holiday photos with theirlittle guy. Haack shared a playful photo of Hudson taking a photo of his momwith husband Josh Hall as they posed in front of a large Christmas tree at afestive outdoor locale.
Meanwhile, Anstead posted a candid shot of Hudson putting the finishingtouches on their Christmas tree. “Tis the season,” Anstead wrote.
“Having grown in the freezing UK I still find it wild that a CaliforniaChristmas tree compliments a warm beach sunset!” the England continued native.“Temple so cozy and festive, and Hudzo always the willing helper.”
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Contributing: Elise Brisco
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Celine Dion, Lizzo and KimKardashian: How stars celebrated Christmas