Christmas is a holiday of symbols. While many may not think about them specifically, many of these symbols are associated almost exclusively with the holiday.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lee Thompson Young, 26; Big Boi, 35; Michael C. Hall, 39; Lisa Marie Presley, 42

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Timberlake, 29; Portia DeRossi, 37; Minnie Driver, 40; Nolan Ryan, 63

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Izabella Miko, 29; Emma Bunton, 34; Hakeem Olajuwon, 47; Geena Davis, 54

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rob Bourdon, 31; Gary Barlow, 39; Stacey Dash, 44; Bill Maher, 54

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trever O’Brien, 26; Jodie Sweetin, 28; Shawn Wayans, 41; Dolly Parton, 64

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse L. Martin, 41; Jane Horrocks, 46; Mark Messier, 49; Kevin Costner, 55

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zooey Deschanel, 30; Kid Rock, 39; Jim Carrey, 48; Susanna Hoffs, 51

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mason Gamble, 24; Kate Moss, 36; Debbie Allen, 60; John Carpenter, 62

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ernie Reyes Jr., 38; Chad Lowe, 42; Andrea Martin, 63; Margaret O’Brien, 73