New Delhi, Dec 23 : Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is reportedly spending Christmas in America to avoid a family row during the festive season.

The legendary rocker, who left his wife Jo for 20-year-old Russian waitress Ekaterina Ivanova in the summer, thinks that it's better to stay to avoid family feuds over Christmas, reports the China Daily.

"Ronnie has flown to Los Angeles. He doesn''t want to get caught up in family feuds over Christmas. He thinks it''s for the best for all concerned,"

a source told Britain''s Daily Express newspaper.

"Jo was a devoted wife and mother for so many years and the family have rallied round her since Ronnie''s affair came out.

"He feels that if he was around for Christmas it would just cause too much trouble. So he''ll be hanging out in Los Angeles instead," the source added. (ANI)