Celebrities toast tradition, get 'love going' on Christmas
LONDON— From hoping the world can “get it together” in 2017, to reminiscing about Christmases filled with food and gifts, celebrities sent holiday greetings to fans as the festive season kicked into high gear.
Speaking to Reuters, actors and singers shared their seasonal thoughts:
“Happy holidays…2016 was an interesting and difficult year, so let’s just get it together. Let’s get some love going for 2017,” Hollywood star Will Smith said.
His “Collateral Beauty” costar Helen Mirren said: “Be full, be happy and hopefully be peaceful, and let’s all work toward peace in the new year, because, honestly, it’s time.”
Canadian singer Shania Twain said she liked to be surrounded by snow for the festivities. “I come from a very cold part of Canada, so there’s always snow. I like traditional Christmases, so I go for a quiet, low-key Christmas environment.”
Liam Neeson said he also favored tradition: “We celebrate Christmas— myself and my two sons—traditionally. Lots of food, a few gifts and prayers with thanks… It’s a very important time of the year.”
However, at this month’s 2016 Fashion Awards in London, rocker Marilyn Manson said he “hates Christmas.” “I’ve spent every Christmas without a Christmas tree… while I’m like Charlie Brown’s Christmas—and the Grinch,” he said.—