topic Re: Hanukkah in Suggestion Box

Hanukkah

PA Girl 58 — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:48:29 GMT

We have been watching Christmas shows since July. There are zero shows or anything for Hanukkah. I am sure that there are a lot of a Jewish people who spend lots of money at QVC. They sell Christmas wrapping for Hanukkah but what about those nice gift bags for Hannukah? It is insulting

Re: Hanukkah

PA Mom-mom — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:02:21 GMT

@PA Girl 58 I just searched Hanukkah on QVC and found a page of items. But, I didn't see the blanket David Venable was showing last week. They must be sold out. I thought it was great! It was a deep blue with a large dreidel. I thought it was very pretty. I think QVC tries to bridge the whole holiday theme. They have come up with many decorative items that can be used for Christmas or Hanukkah, like VPH spheres, etc. I have also seen other Hanukkah sepcific items offered here and there mixed with Christmas items. I hope you find some things you can enjoy.

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mollymaggie — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:18:52 GMT

I have written about this year after year and still nothing Im not Jewish but I find it inexcusable I want an electric menorah for years I put out symbols of jewish , and christmas just to include all of my friends

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Janey2 — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:21:35 GMT

At the very least why can't some of the vendors offer just winter packages, as opposed to Christmas? I guess they feel it would not sell enough.

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Tessa Mendoza — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:35:06 GMT

I agree it is not right.

I'm not Jewish but have friends who are and they shop at QVC too.

I remember they used to put a menorah out, so maybe they will at least do that as the season get closer,

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Desertdi — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:16:35 GMT

Hanukkah is NOT the Jewish version of Christmas

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PA Girl 58 — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:05:11 GMT

I’m sorry but we don’t give gifts during Hanukkah? Dont be ignorant. It is just as important holiday to Jewish people as Christmas is to you.

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geezerette — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:19:22 GMT

Years ago there were a lot more products presented on-air for various religions' holidays, especially Hanukkah.

I always enjoyed them and have been disappointed that they seem to have dwindled over the years.

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Miss Pepsi — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:08:17 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
Years ago there were a lot more products presented on-air for various religions' holidays, especially Hanukkah.

I always enjoyed them and have been disappointed that they seem to have dwindled over the years.

I enjoyed those shows as well and wish they would bring them back.

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RespectLife — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:14:42 GMT

@PA Girl 58 wrote:
I’m sorry but we don’t give gifts during Hanukkah? Dont be ignorant. It is just as important holiday to Jewish people as Christmas is to you.

@PA Girl 58

I don't believe she was being ignorant or demeaning to the importance of Hanukkah at all. I am sure she knows about the gift giving of both Holidays.

I also don't feel you needed to call derogatory names to another poster.

The story of Christmas and the story of Hanukkah are not the same, that could have been what she was referring to.

QVC has plenty of items on their webpage for all, including Buddha if you wish.

If they don't have what you want, I am sure other Internet sites do.

They devote air time to what they feel will produce the most sales, so possibly they don't see the profit margins.

They are trying to get the most sales possible and I'm sure not intending to insult anyone. Their sets have usually been decorated for both.

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songbird — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:18:40 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Hanukkah is NOT the Jewish version of Christmas

It has nothing to do with it. It has nothing to do with the bible either.

Re: Hanukkah

MoonieBaby — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:32:31 GMT

BACK BURNER ...

- sales for Jewish home decorative items is NEVER on the forefront.

Oh, and it's PATHETIC to me, how LITTLE I can find out in retail for a STAR OF DAVID.

Lack of INCLUSION is a dang disgrace.

Re: Hanukkah

Flady1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 06:23:15 GMT

I'm Jewish, and when my son was young we gave him a gift for each Hanukkah day. We (the adults) also gave each other gifts. With covid today, since we're not getting together, I sent my son something from QVC.

Re: Hanukkah

Flady1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 06:24:41 GMT

If you go online to gifts from Israel, they have a lot! Just google it.

Re: Hanukkah

diva1964 — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:32:58 GMT

Give peace a chance. God bless!

Re: Hanukkah

Buffalogal47 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:48:22 GMT

It is part of Jewish history; how we overcame an empire much bigger than ours and managed to reclaim our Temple and heritage. It may be a minor festival according to some, but it is a celebration of pride and how we managed to overcome great odds to survive. Light always overcomes darkness. That's a good thing to remember.

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Deme — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:08:19 GMT

I agree!! They came out with a throw for Hanukkah on day 7. I had already bought a very very similar throw just like that one two weeks ago at our local TJ MAXX and it only cost me $19.99 I have spent several thousands purchasing computers, cookware and decor. I've been asking for years for more items to decorate my home with, during the Feast Days and nothing from QVC but a throw! This is very sad to me

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Deme — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:10:17 GMT

You're right! I did decorate with a snow theme using the snow globes that blow the snow around. That would be nice to have more of a winter selection.

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Suziqzee — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:16:18 GMT

While it may be true that QVC is only concerned with "profit margins," the appearance of excluding a particular cultural/ethnic/religious group is never a good look for a corporation. It certainly won't help their sales if they are perceived as uninclusive.

So, regardless of whether the Chanukah themed items are as profitable as Christmas, it behooves QVC to offer them, as well as Kwanzaa. And by "offer them," I mean present them more regularly during holiday shows.

Having said that, I often hear hosts including Chanukah in their gift-giving and fashion spiels.