All the reports of Madonna spending Christmas in England with soon-to-be-official ex-husband Guy Ritchie were correct – with one minor exception. Madonna no longer celebrates Christmas. According to the Daily Mail, Madge brought the kids over to the U.K., as she promised to do. But once in London, she sent sons Rocco and David off to Guy to spend the holiday at his estate in the English countryside, while she and Lourdes remained in London.

That must have really sucked for Lourdes. Her brothers are off having fun and getting presents, and she’s eating macrobiotic wheat germ while her mom lifts weights and talks about magical red string bracelets. Fun times.

They may be in the middle of a multi-million pound divorce, but Madonna and Guy Ritchie apparently put aside their differences as they visited a Kabbalah Centre yesterday. The pop star and her estranged husband arrived, and left, in different vehicles. But both were at the centre at the same time, along with children Lourdes, Rocco and David. First to arrive: Madonna, her face hidden by a cap, turned up at the Kabbalah Centre in London today with her daughter Lourdes in the car

They were seen walking outside the centre, near London’s Oxford Street, with Rocco leading the way, Guy and David following, and Madonna and Lourdes lagging behind. Yesterday’s meeting comes after the divorcing couple called a truce for Christmas and struck a deal to spend the festive season in Britain.

Madonna returned to England the day before Christmas Eve – for the first time since the couple split. She met her husband in London to hand over their sons. Minutes later he headed for the £10 million Ashcombe House estate, which he has taken ownership of as part of their divorce settlement. The boys and Guy enjoyed a traditional family Christmas, while Madonna and Lourdes remained in London. The singer does not celebrate the holiday.

On Boxing Day Guy returned his sons to Madonna, before picked up David to take him to the Kabbalah centre. The two then joined the rest of the family at Madonna’s house and Guy was not seen leaving until the next day. After returning to his flat to freshen up yesterday he then made his way to the Kabbalah centre, where he was joined by the rest of the family.

[From the Daily Mail]

While it’s sad that Madonna and Lourdes didn’t spend Christmas day with the rest of the family, they obviously did spend some time all together, which is great for them. I’m guessing it was strained at times, but clearly Madge and Guy are trying to put their kids first when possible. I’m not sure why Madonna couldn’t at least let Lourdes join her brothers for Christmas. I understand if she doesn’t celebrate it anymore, but splitting up siblings is never a good idea. Especially when two come back with awesome presents and tales of sugar-induced hyperactivity.

I’m very surprised that Guy spent the night at Madonna’s London home but I think that shows just how willing he is to compromise and do what it takes to be around for his kids. It’s got to be incredibly hard for him, living in England while his kids are an ocean away. Hopefully this bodes well for future compromises for the sake of Madonna and Guy’s children.

Here’s Guy and Madonna leaving the Kabbalah Center in London in separate cars yesterday. Header of Guy outside his Punch Bowl pub on December 10th and Madonna out with David on November 21st. Images thanks to Fame and Splash.