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How Celebs Are Spending This Holiday Season

'Tis the season to be merry, and our favorite stars are certainly in a jolly mood. From Diddy's picture-perfect family holiday card to the Obamas' annual Christmas preparations, see how our favorite stars celebrated this festive season.

By Sylvia Obell and Yolanda Sangwen · Updated October 27, 2020
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The newly-engaged Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade shared their holiday card with fans.

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“Happy Holidays from the Combs family. May God bless you with love and happiness in 2014,” wrote Diddy on his holiday card.

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Oprah spent Christmas with her boyfriend Stedman Graham and best friend Gayle King and her children.

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We can only imagine how festive Mariah Carey’s house is during the holidays! Especially now that she has “Dembabies.”

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Tamera Mowry-Housley and hubby Adam Housley were in a joyful mood as they shared their holiday fun with fans on Instagram.

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First Lady Michelle Obama gave a behind-the-scenes look at volunteers decorating the White House for the holidays.

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Kevin Hart embraces President Barack Obama during the 2013 White House holiday party. Can you blame him for looking so excited?

Kevin Hart
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Mary J. Blige is spending her holidays on the road promoting her new Christmas album.

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Three divas in one house? We can’t even imagine. “Christmas in Philly,” wrote Ledisi.

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“We hope your holidays are filled with peace, love & laughter,” wrote Niecy Nash and hubby Jay Tucker.

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“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” wrote a cheerful Keri Hilson.

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Garcelle Beauvais and her boys enjoy the holiday season’s sights and sounds in Los Angeles.

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Guess who’s vying for the trophy in the ugly Christmas sweater competition? Savannah Brinson-James got in on the annual tradition.

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Eve attends Claridge’s Christmas Tree By Dolce & Gabbana launch party at Claridge’s Hotel in London, England.

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Tia Mowry-Hardrict wished her fans Happy Holidays from the set of her new show, Instant Mom.

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Taraji P. Henson shared a photo of her Christmas tree.

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Leave it to Rihanna to give her own spin on everything, including Christmas.

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Nia Long’s son Kez Sunday performed in his first Christmas show this season. “Proud mama,” wrote the actress.

Nia Long/Instagram
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Monica doesn’t do it small come time for some Christmas shopping. “#TisTheSeason do it all in one night every year,” she wrote.

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LaLa Anthony, hubby Carmelo and son Kiyan head out for some holiday fun in New York City. 

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Hill Harper celebrated the season by giving back and hosting the annual Manifest Your Destiny Toy Drive with Boris Kodjoe, David Oyelowo, and Kita Williams. 

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You can count on June Ambrose to keep things “haute” this holiday season.

June Ambrose/Instagram
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Common celebrates the season with his annual Common Ground Foundation gift drive in Chicago.

Common/Instagram
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Chanel Iman and her mother share a tender moment in front of the Christmas tree.

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Christina Milian, her daughter Violet, and a friend, are ready for Santa to arrive.

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Erica Campbell shared a glimpse of her home with the caption “I’ll be home for Christmas…”

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Holly Robinson Peete and her picture-perfect family wished everyone a joyous festive season.

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Bridget Kelly keeps things playful on Christmas morning.

Bridget Kelly/ Instagram
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The Carey-Cannon family took their holiday spirit to Aspen!

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“These boys have been going non stop since 6am LA time!” shared LeBron James. “Love the fact I can provide for them and see them excited and happy on this special day.”

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“So lets just say the gift Rocko bought Romelo was a hit,” shared Monica on Christmas Day. “LOL look at Rocko being cool during this hug❤️ I love my children’s love for one another.”

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“Mommy and her favorite 14yr old,” Instagramed Tameka Raymond. “Awesome Christmas with family!”

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“My mother is ridiculous for this wrapping paper,” wrote comedian Amanda Seales.

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Angela Simmons and her younger sister get into the Christmas spirit.

Angela Simmons/ Instagram
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Beyonce shared her holiday card with her fans.

Beyonce/ Instagram
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” Merry Christmas from my family to you & yours,” wrote Ashanti.

Ashanti/ Instagram
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Would Christmas with Kevin Hart and his children be anything but hilarious?

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Ciara and her fiancé Future had a happy holiday!

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Sherri Shepherd and her husband Sal did it up big!

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz treated their little boy to one-of-a-kind kitchen set!

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Could you scoot a little over to the mistletoe, Trey Songz?

Trey Songz/ Instagram
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“Nothing like a Santa hat and a fake lollipop cigarette to close out the Christmas festivities,” wrote Tracee Ellis Ross.

Tracee Ellis Ross/ Instagram
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That pumpkin pie looks yummy, Terrence J.

Terrence J/ Instagram
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Letoya Luckett is in a festive mood.

Letoya Luckett/ Instagram
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J-Hud and her family were pooped after opening their Christmas presents.

Jennifer Hudson/ Instagram
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Christmas on the beach? That’s how you do it, Kandi Burruss.

Kandi Burruss/ Instagram
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Kimora Lee Simmons made her annual trip to St. Barths for Christmas.

Kimora Lee Simmons/ Twitter
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Steve Harvey gifted all his daughters with the same bag in different colors. Great idea!

Steve Harvey/ Instagram
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Tatyana Ali celebrated poolside.

Tatyana Ali/ Instagram
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T.I. and Tiny’s family had a blast opening their presents.

Tameka “Tiny” Cottle/ Instagram

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