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Is Michael Jackson Family To Host First Christmas???

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IS MICHAEL JACKSON FAMILY TO HOST FIRST CHRISTMAS???

25 October 2009 23:26
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JACKSON FAMILY TO HOST FIRST CHRISTMASMICHAEL JACKSON's family is to hold Christmas celebrations for the first time this year (09) - putting their own religious beliefs aside for the superstar's three children.

The Jacksons were all brought up as Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian-based religion which does not recognise birthdays or Christmas.

But the Thriller hitmaker deviated from his family's belief system and always enjoyed the holiday season with Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II.

And family matriarch Katherine Jackson, who has full custody of the kids, is determined to put their former traditions aside in December (09) to keep the youngsters' lives as normal as possible.

Michael's sister La Toya, says, "We grew up as Jehovah's Witnesses and so didn't celebrate Christmas. But I think it's very important that Michael's children celebrate it, because that's what he did with them. I want them to continue to have that. I've spoken to my mother about Christmas and she said she will be celebrating."


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Jermaine Jackson: Lawyers, money can't divide family

By Alan Duke, CNN
November 25, 2009 -- Updated 1737 GMT (0137 HKT)
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Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's oldest brother said.

"That's really, really important because we're a family and throughout the years, the managers, the agents and Hollywood have tried to come between that," Jermaine Jackson said. "What they don't know is we were together before we came out here and we're going to continue to be together."

Jackson spoke to CNN at a Tuesday morning screening of his brother's "This Is It" movie for inner-city students in Los Angeles.

He said he has stayed away from the Michael Jackson estate legal battle, which pitted his mother's lawyer against his father's lawyer earlier this month.

"When there's a lot of fame and fortune and attorneys, accountants and advisers and managers and agents, it gets like this," Jermaine Jackson said. "But at the same time, my mother is the boss and regardless of what the executors want to do at the end of the day, she has the say."

When family matriarch Katherine Jackson dropped her legal challenge of the men named in Michael Jackson's will to run his estate, family patriarch Joe Jackson's lawyer was launching his own challenge. This set off a bitter courtroom battle between the lawyers for the Jackson parents.

"She has now reneged on her obligation to her family," Joe Jackson's lawyer, Brian Oxman, told the judge. He said Katherine Jackson's reversal was "one of the most despicable displays" he's ever seen in court.

Oxman accused her of reaching a secret deal -- behind Joe Jackson's back -- with the men who control their son's estate.

Jermaine Jackson said despite what you may read, the Jackson family will "pull together."

"There's strength in numbers, and when there's a family like ours, we pull together," he said. "We find strength within each other."

Katherine Jackson does not celebrate holidays because of her religion -- she a Jehovah's Witness -- but the Jackson brothers, sisters, and their children do traditionally gather for one day Thanksgiving week, he said. Tuesday is the day, he said.

"And it's really tough because Michael's no longer with us, but he'll always be with us in spirit, but you just continue to move on," he said.

Michael Jackson's three children -- Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7 -- are "doing great" and are "best friends" with his children, Jermaine Jackson said.

"They're doing well," he said. "They're getting their lessons done. They have wonderful tutors and programs, they're getting a chance to go out and do things. They're getting a chance to travel."

An A&E network reality TV series that focuses on the lives of four of the Jackson brothers -- Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon -- debuts next month.

Filming of "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" -- in the works before Michael Jackson's June 25 death -- is about to wrap, he said.

He said his main job now is to promote his brother's legacy.

Jermaine Jackson walked down the red carpet with dozens of students before the "This Is It" screening. Michael Jackson's vocal coach and several musicians featured in show also were there.

Los Angeles artist David Ilan, who is creating a Michael Jackson tribute portrait with 1 million hand-drawn dots, added a dot on his artwork for each of them.

The technique, "pointillism," allows Jackson fans worldwide to sign up online to have a dot added in their name. The charity project's Web site is www.MichaelJacksonTributePortrait.com.


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IS MICHAEL JACKSON'S FAMILY SET FOR A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS???


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Michael Jackson's family set for a traditional Christmas

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By Daily Express reporter MICHAEL JACKSON’S family is bringing joy to his three children by celebrating a traditional Christmas, even though most of their relatives shun the Christian holiday.


Grandmother and guardian Katherine Jackson, 79, is a devout Jehovah’s Witness. But a source said yesterday: “She’s determined to give Michael’s kids a normal time.”

And Jackson’s brother Jermaine, 55, who converted to Islam, is allowing his two youngest children, Jaafar, 13, and Jermajesty, nine, to join in the festivities.

They have become “extremely close” to Michael’s children Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, aka Blanket, seven, since the legend died six months ago.

A tree was delivered to the family compound in the LA suburb of Encino last week.



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MICHAEL JACKSON'S FAMILY SET FOR A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS


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Michael Jackson's family set for a traditional Christmas

Sunday December 20,2009
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By Daily Express reporter MICHAEL JACKSON’S family is bringing joy to his three children by celebrating a traditional Christmas, even though most of their relatives shun the Christian holiday.


Grandmother and guardian Katherine Jackson, 79, is a devout Jehovah’s Witness. But a source said yesterday: “She’s determined to give Michael’s kids a normal time.”

And Jackson’s brother Jermaine, 55, who converted to Islam, is allowing his two youngest children, Jaafar, 13, and Jermajesty, nine, to join in the festivities.

They have become “extremely close” to Michael’s children Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, aka Blanket, seven, since the legend died six months ago.

A tree was delivered to the family compound in the LA suburb of Encino last week.



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Jackson Kids Spent Christmas With Nanny


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By Philippa Bourke Jan 20, 2010, 9:00 GMT


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La Toya Jackson is committed to continuing the charitable work begun by her beloved brother Michael with AIDS Project LA before his untimely death. From bagging groceries in the APLA to meeting with APLA clients, this is only the beginning of what will be a lifelong dedication by La Toya in supporting the fight against AIDS.

The children of Michael Jackson returned to Encino after spending Christmas with their nanny Grace Rwaramba.

The children, Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II, are in the permanent guardianship of their grandmother, Katherine. Her religion, Jehovah's Witness, does not observe Christmas.

Michael was reportedly banned from celebrating the holiday on religious grounds when he was growing up.

The children are clearly not being coerced to become Jehovah's Witnesses. Their aunt, La Toya (pictured), last year told The View they were given free reign over their faith and allowed to choose just as she and her siblings had been.

A source said: 'Katherine tried but found it hard so they went with Grace. They were lavished with gifts and festive treats.'


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