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Madonna cancels Christmas

Nov 20, 2007, 11:30 GMT

 US singer Madonna  EPA/RONALD WITTEK

US singer Madonna EPA/RONALD WITTEK

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 recognize 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.

Madonna changed her name to the ancient Hebrew name of Esther and has based her series of children's books on the faith's teachings.

(C) BANG Media International



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IlanaNov 21st, 2007 - 20:11:11

I am envy at Madonna on this subject ,
I wish I could get stronger with any spiritual believe...as she does..especially Judaism the High spiritual religious in the world...

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bupeeNov 24th, 2007 - 01:43:40

oy vay.

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What the Heck?????Nov 24th, 2007 - 02:14:19

She has always been strange and different no doubt about that. I think she changed her religion because of her mothers death. She figures being Catholic just isnt getting it!!! SO she went to a different religion. Which all along she knew Jesus was and is the son of God. How can you change from that to Kaballah????? WEIRDO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Joe CunninghamNov 24th, 2007 - 03:19:00

When you cancelled Christmas, I cancelled you.

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amalfi4496@aol.comNov 24th, 2007 - 04:43:46

for maddona and all other confused individuals.right jesus is not the son of god,for jesus is god he said i and the father are one. jesus was always speaking in parables, so that oly those who were initated into the kingdom of heaven which is within all beings on this planet. look stunned ones 'god is light that light is the life of men nee women. walk while you have the light in you lest the darkness over takes you.' this is simple to understand. 'seek first the kingdom of heaven and its rightouness and all things will be known unto you. [question] where is the kingdom of heaven, behold the kingdom of is within you.'so that the god all seekers even those who do not seek that god power is with in you.all of you. no god has ever brought any religion god is not connected to any religion be it hebrew or christian or islamic nor any kaballa.
moddona can cancell any belief that is her priviliage but if she were in a
country where women were not allowed to worship and had to wear a chodor
she would be singing a different tune.so weather she and her spouse want
to follow any beliefs it does not affect the universe. so for all the folks that want to have beliefs go ahead. knock your head on the four corners of this world it will not take you to the other side.all religions are made by men mohammed, jesus, moses, ezikal,isaia, zaruster,krishna,etc have not brought any religions they have all come to
enlighten the mankind.

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andreaNov 24th, 2007 - 12:45:11

I think Madonna should look back at all the nasty dirty things she did in her past and pray she doesnt go to hell. I'm sure now that she has kids she could really kick herself for her past. And moving to England, and pretending she has an English accent, not letting her kids watch TV, changing her religion, and not celebrating Christmas isn't ever going to make her a better person. I feel sorry for her when her children find out what she is really all about.

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Bob McDowellNov 24th, 2007 - 22:05:06

Another public display of a desparate star, that will stoop to any level to get their name back in public light. Look deeply into to your soul lady, and remember whatever idol or false believe you chose to follow, Jesus will always forgive you time and time again. May the Lord God bring you to whatever path or religion you choose. Please be for real, it is a everlasting life commitment.
God Bless you

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susieNov 24th, 2007 - 23:47:27

What is wrong with her ???? Has she lost her mind ???

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KarinaNov 25th, 2007 - 05:58:04

I'm happy to know that you pray to the one and true God of the Old Testament. I always knew that you were a genius and that's why you have become so successful in mostly everything you have done. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will bless you and your family. God loves you. Those who say you will go to hell are fools. We know the truth. There is no hell. However, God will deal with those non-believers and statue and idol worshipers.

We love you Madonna.

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Fran-BostonNov 25th, 2007 - 06:57:38

How sad,The book say's if you do not believe in Jesus Christ,you will not enter into his kingdom,it also say's,people with all the money in the world will not get in,unless they believe.Many faith's believe in God,but to have known Jesus,then denounce him,I believe is worse than never knowing him at all.So for Madonna,fine,do what you want,but do not take your family down with you,let them judge for themselves what they want to celebrate.

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mimiNov 25th, 2007 - 07:25:57

i think im gonna change my name to Esther!!(not)

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Wild BillNov 25th, 2007 - 12:05:17

Maddona cancelled Christmas but that doesn't matter, unless you are her. Christ just might cancel her when her time comes. The greatest and the longest running gig she will have is one that comes with eternity. Hers will probably be in hell. You can mock Jesus just soooooo much. He is a forgiving God but you got to ask for his forgiveness. Those who crucified him didn't know what they were doing, we on the other hand, have the Bible to learn and know what we are doing. We will all be accountable for what we do. You deny him now and he will deny you for eternity. What's it really worth?

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Joey Tavares, TorontoNov 25th, 2007 - 17:09:44

Christmas is not about celebrating capitalism, it is about celebrating the birth of Christ. May I ask a question? Of course I can:

How many dead relatives do you celebrate birthdays for?

I agree with Madonna. I have not celebrated Christmas for a few years now, and it feels great. No more mad rush for presents, no more pretentious gatherings, no more platitudes of harmony from a society hell bent on destroying itself.

Christmas. Lovely idea - most of the Western world lies to their children for the first decade of their lives, telling them some fat frack is flying around in the sky dropping off free gifts. Magical, eh? And kids deserve to have magic (lies) in their lives, right? Then, around ten, adults drop a bomb on kids - 'Honey, it isn't okay to lie, but the lie I have foisted on you for the last ten years *is* alright because it allowed you to remain innocent (ignorant).'

Way to stunt emotional growth and make our children hate us.

Goodbye corporate westernized Christmas. Good riddance.








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kimDec 1st, 2007 - 02:57:20

This is very sad to me. We will one day face God for what we have done. I do feel sorry for madonna and I will be praying for her that God will give her wisdom. She has a great responsibility and Satan is using her. There shall be no other Gods. That is what it says in the Bible.
Her poor children !!!!!!

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