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Hanukkah has nothing to do with your Question. Christmas is in fact a religious Christian occasion, no matter how much it has been commercialized. Having a Christmas-themed occasion, or acknowledging Christmas in any way, is not permitted in Judaism, whether for a wedding or anything else.
On the other hand, having a Jewish wedding duringChristmas is permitted (whether or not it also happens to be Hanukkah), as long as Christmas is not symbolized or alluded to in any manner. If some non-Jewish friends will attend the wedding and may be likely to say "Merry Christmas," it would be proper to pick a different date to get married.
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Do the people in France celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah?
French Christians celebrate Christmas. French Jews celebrate Hanukkah.
Jews practice the beautification of the what during Hanukkah?
Jews practice the beautification of the menorah during Hanukkah.
What are similarities between Christmas and Hanukkah?
Any similarity would be the result of Christmas influencing Hanukkah. Because Christmas is such a big holiday, certain practices were borrowed by some Jews to celebrate Hanukkah, such as gift-giving and some decorating.But the traditional practice of Hanukkah has nothing in common with Christmas.It should be noted that Hanukkah as it is observed by Orthodox Jews is not influenced by Christmas at all.
Which is more important a Christmas tree or a Hanukkah bush?
There is no such thing as a Hanukkah bush. This is something that was made up by Jews who really want to celebrate Christmas, but can't bring themselves to do it.
How are Christmas and Hanukkah Different?
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Hanukkah celebrates the military victory of the Jews against the Seleucid Empire and the miracle of the oil in the Temple (Talmud, Shabbat 21b).
How has Hanukkah changed over the years?
Influence from Christmas has created some modern "traditions" in Hanukkah among the non-Orthodox, such as gift giving and themed decorations. Hanukkah has also been elevated from a relatively minor holiday to a seemingly major holiday on the Jewish calendar, particularly in the eyes of non-Jews.
What festival is like the Jewish festival Hanukkah?
There are no festivals similar to Hanukkah at all. However, among non-Orthodox Jews, Hanukkah has borrowed some practices from Christmas, such as gift giving, which give the appearance of a similarity. But actually, the only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children.
Why do christians only celebrate Christmas and Jews only Hanukkah?
Because Christmas is a Christian holiday, celebrating the birth of Jesus; while Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, commemorating a war between the Jews and the Syrian-Greeks, and a miracle that took place in the Jewish Temple.
How do presents refer to Hanukkah?
They really don't. Gift giving is most common among American and Canadian Jews, but it's a custom that only started in the 1960's due to influence from Christmas. The only traditional present during Hanukkah is the Hanukkah-gelt (coins) given to children.
Whom do Jews worship on Hanukkah?
Jewish people worship God...every day, not just during Hanukkah.
How many countries is Hanukkah celebrated in compared to the amont of countries that Christmas is celebrated?
Hanukkah is celebrated by Jews, not by countries (with the exception of the country of Israel, where it is a holiday in the school system). Jews live in most countries of the world, and wherever they live, they celebrate Jewish holidays including Hanukkah.
What time of year do Jews observe Hanukkah?
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev. This is at the end of November or during the month of December.
