(A)Musings by Arlene
Home | Pages | Archives
Happy Christmukkah
December 24, 2019 1:17 PM
In our family, we celebrate Chistmukkah. Yep, the All-American combo of Christmas and Chanukah; not that the holidays are equivalent in significance among the different religions; but simply because they usually overlap. This year, for example, the first night of Chanukah was Dec. 22 and the last night is Dec. 29. It is, by the way, the only Jewish holiday that celebrates a military victory. Not a very significant or holy observance, but a favorite nevertheless with children 
who often receive a gift for each night.
We do, in our family, like most, have intermarriage between religions; many years ago, my cousin started Christmukkah for her non-Jewish friends as a Christmas Eve celebration, and for her Jewish friends and relatives because … well, what else would they do while most of the Christian world is celebrating? How much Chinese food can a Jew consume?
So, the little Christmas tree in the corner shares space with the menorah. Potato latkes (if we’re lucky that year) are served with other delights, and Christmas cookies are savored for dessert. Chanukah presents are distributed to the children, a Christmas gift or two to adults.
All in all, it is an inclusive, festive and joyous occasion when family and friends (often the same) come together to eat, drink and be merry (or freylach, depending on your religion!)
So, whatever your religion or belief, have a happy!
Posted by Arlene Blackman Yolles
Categories: Miscellaneous
Tags: Chanukah, Christmas, family, Food, humor, New Year, presents
« Older Newer »
Leave a Reply
Mobile Site | Full Site
Get a free blog at WordPress.com Theme: WordPress Mobile Edition by Alex King.
Was delightful and worthy of being passed on to “mixed” households! Will write soon.. Luv >
By Linda Levine on December 27, 2019 at 4:37 PM
Thanks, Linda; hope you feel better soon. Thanks for reading and commenting. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
By Arlene Blackman Yolles on December 28, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Happy Hannumas to you and Marty and your family.
By Dennis on December 24, 2019 at 1:33 PM
Thanks, Dennis, and to you and your family as well. See you soon!
By Arlene Blackman Yolles on December 24, 2019 at 2:04 PM