Wonderful Christmastime: Hugh Jackman and family attend church then play a game of football

Christmas Day, or indeed Eve, may be a global celebration, but it's tailored to each individual family.

We all have our traditions, and preferences for celebrating, but fewer people start the day at church than was once the case.

Wolverine star Hugh Jackman, 43 , headed straight there this morning with his wife Deborra-Lee Furniss, 56 , and their children Oscar, 11 , and six-year-old Ava.

Merry Christmas! Hugh Jackman and his family went to church then played a game of football today

Daddy's girl: Ava smiles with delight as her father lifts her up

All the gang's here! The Jackman clan had a busy day of worship and sport

Football time: The sporty father was keen to get his little girl up to speed on the pitch

Aussie rules: Jackman grabs the ball purposefully

Giggles: Huigh and little Ava were having a whale of time in the fresh New York sun

Working up an appetite: The family certainly earned their turkey with all that exercise