Re: CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH COINCIDE

Q-Checker · ‎05-09-2010

To put things in perspective, Jews are between 2 and 3% of the population and the revenue from selling Hanukkah-related products probably would not justify their promotion by QVC. Hanukkah is a minor holiday in Judaism, which celebrates an historical event, whereas Christmas is a celebration fundamental to Christian theology. The introduction of "trinkets" and Hanukkah trees emulating the celebration of Christianity is a disservice to both holidays. Each holiday has its own distinctive meaning and religious value - and, in my opinion, should be mutually respected and observed as just that -- uniquely either Christian or Jewish.

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

Home Goods had a decent section of several bins in a middle isle filled with Hanukkah items to decorate the table along with cards & other paper goods & cooking items .

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Q-Checker wrote:
To put things in perspective, Jews are about 2+ % of the population and the revenue from selling Hanukkah-related products probably would not justify their promotion by QVC. Hanukkah is a minor holiday in Judaism that celebrates an historical event whereas Christmas is a celebration fundamental to the Christian faith. The introduction of "trinkets" and Hanukkah trees emulating the holiday of another faith is a disservice to both holidays. Each holiday has its own meaning and religious value, and they are distinct to each faith - and, in my opinion, should be mutually respected and observed as just that -- differently and uniquely either Christian or Jewish.

@Q-Checker BTW, Christmas marks an historic event as well.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

Hanukkah is very minor holiday. It's not even part of the bible. It's a historical celebration when the Jews won a battle (but lost the war) against the Seleucids (a Greek state) during the Helen (Greek) empire . Although Jesus would have celebrated it (it would have 500 years or so since the event) it in no way is equal to Yom Kippor, Passover, etc. After the battle the Second Temple was rededicated. So historically it was important.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

@songbird wrote:
Hanukkah is very minor holiday. It's not even part of the bible. It's a historical celebration when the Jews won a battle (but lost the war) against the Seleucids (a Greek state) during the Helen (Greek) empire . Although Jesus would have celebrated it (it would have 500 years or so since the event) it in no way is equal to Yom Kippur, Passover, etc. After the battle the Second Temple was rededicated. So historically it was important.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@CatLady72 wrote:
In Traditional Judaism, There is no such thing as a Chanukkah tree......In my opinion this had been influenced by Christmas......however you can do what you want

With the Christians faith there is no Christmas tree either and no Santa Claus.

All this stuff is secular and has no bearing on either religions.

In the Christian religion, the birth of Christ is a minor occasion.. At one time it was just a holy day and people went to church. It was not a major gifting event.

The most important Christian day is Easter.

spabar · ‎03-10-2010

@Shanus wrote:

@CatLady72 You're correct, but my SIL and DIL are not Jewish and at the holidays feel welcome with a tree and lights in the living room even though the ornamnets are all Jewish related...lighted Menorahs, Stars of David, etc.

@Shanus - I bought this for my son and DIL this year. (Amazon) They loved it.

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it.
For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

DREAMON · ‎03-09-2010

Our family loves when the Holidays are close together.

We have 2 nights of celebrating and we enjoy it.

We decorate for both holidays and have the traditional food for both Holidays.

I know not all agree with mixing the Holidays but it works for us.

I was brought up this way so it is the norm in my family.

matty liz · ‎03-14-2011

Boy are these comments off base. we give gifts at Christmas to celebrate the gift given to us. It is good to enjoy but keep in mind the meaning. I celebrate Christmas but honor other beliefs. when are we going to stop seeing differences and work toward keeping our identity and respecting others.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@DREAMON wrote:
Our family loves when the Holidays are close together.
We have 2 nights of celebrating and we enjoy it.
We decorate for both holidays and have the traditional food for both Holidays.
I know not all agree with mixing the Holidays but it works for us.
I was brought up this way so it is the norm in my family.

We celebrate both as well. I grew up Jewish and my DH, Catholic. Neither of us are religious but we like to celebrate the cultural traditions.