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Being Jewish at Christmas
The revelry, the songbook, the lights, the presents, lying to children about where presents come from…it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Some people...
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What are the 12 Days of Christmas, Anyway?
After learning about Advent, now I get to blog about the big kahuna: Christmas. I wanted to know how different Christian churches celebrate the holiday....
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8 Holiday Drinks for 8 Holiday Nights
Surely we can’t have any holiday without a little cheer. Sometimes that cheer comes in the form of gifts,food, but in this case, we...
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Advent-ures in Learning About Christmas
When I started thinking about what Jews might want to know about Christmas, I realized that there’s probably some diversity among Christians as to how...
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Debunking Christmas: The Truth Behind the Tales
Christmas is a holiday steeped in traditional and lore – but where did those customs come from, and are the legends true? A closer look...
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Arts & Culture
Why Isn’t Santa Coming To Our House?
We’re going to my grandmother’s house for Christmas. My grandmother is Jewish, but there will be a Christmas tree in her living room right next...
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Kids & Parenting
The Idiot’s Guide to Chanukah
Chanukah. Hanukkah. Chanuka. So nice, I spelled it thrice. What’s not to like about the Festival of Lights? A time to sing….to play….to clog your...
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What the heck is with the whole Chinese food thing?
In my family, it has always been tradition to head to Chinatown on Christmas Day and enjoy Chinese food. I have clear memories of being...
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