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No. Santa Claus is a fictional character and is based on the three wise men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus at his birth in the stable. This plays no part in Judaism.
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Santa Clause is not Jewish. He's a follower of Zarathusta, like the three wisemen.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoSince Christmas is a Christian holiday and Jews are not Christians (not including the Jews For Jesus sect), then no, Jews do not celebrate Christmas. However, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls at approximately the same time of year as Christmas, and lots of people will wish others a "happy holiday" meaning either Christmas or Hanukkah as the case may be.
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∙ 15y agoThere was a Rabbi named Santa, and from his picture he looked like Santa too, if however you are asking in regards to the Santa of the Christian faith, why would they?
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∙ 9y agoNo, Christmas is a Christian religious occasion, not acknowledged by Jews. Judaism and Christianity are separate religions.
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∙ 9y agoNothing. By and large, they just ignore it.
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∙ 13y agoSanta isn't real
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∙ 11y agoI don't think so
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∙ 14y agono
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What actors and actresses appeared in Jewish Santa Is Coming - 2010?
The cast of Jewish Santa Is Coming - 2010 includes: Brett Gelman as Jewish Santa Melvin Holk as Santa Amy Rosoff
Does santa still give present to everyone even if there Jewish?
Santa is associated with Christmas and thus associated with Christians. Santa has nothing to do with the Jewish religion at all.
Is Santa derogatory to Jews?
Just like all non-Jewish customs, Santa is of no significance to Jews.
How do I convince my child that there is a Santa after a Jewish kid told him there wasn't?
Tell your little one that Santa is real for everyone that believes in him. Since the other child is Jewish he doesn't celebrate Christmas, therefor he doesn't believe in Santa. But, since your family does celebrate Christmas, Santa will visit your household!
Is Santa Jewish?
No. Santa Claus is a fictional character and is based on the three wise men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus at his birth in the stable. This plays no part in Judaism. Answer: Santa Clause is not Jewish. He's a follower of Zarathusta, like the three wisemen.
What does israel's santa claus look like?
Israel is 75% Jewish and 16% Muslim. Neither Jews nor Muslims have a Santa Claus.
Did Hitler Believe in Santa Claus?
Hitler's main intentions was to wipe out the Jewish race, I don't think he spent much time believing in Santa.
Who is the Jewish Gift Bringer?
Although Hanukkah does not have a particular tradition of gift giving outside of it's proximity to Christmas, "Hanukkah Harry" has occasionally been recognized as the Jewish analog to Santa Claus.
Is there any magical being for Hanukkah?
You mean like Santa Claus? No. That is not a Jewish kind of attitude or belief.See also:More about Hanukkah
If kiss is Jewish then why did the save Christmas in the movie how kiss saved santa this just seems contradicting?
..it's...not....real....ugh.
Does Santa bring Hanukka gifts for kids?
Santa Claus is a tradition associated only with Christmas. It is not part of Hanukkah. Jewish children are taught their own customs and traditions, and they are taught that Christians have their own customs.
If Santa Claus converted to Judaism would we get more or less presents?
you'd get no presents at all - they'd all go to Jewish children.
