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It’s December 25th

It’s December 25th. Living in a majority Christian country means this day is different than other days Growing up in suburbia  You …

What is the meaning of Chanukah?

Just after Thanksgiving, someone I know started a post about how to celebrate Chanukah and its story of military victory with children …

Lunar Holidays

Both Jews and Muslims hold their celebrations based on a lunar calendar that precedes the modern (Gregorian) calendar. Jewish holidays, therefore, do …

Again, the December dilemma

Around this time of year, I make decisions about how I am going to approach the upcoming run-up to Christmas. I often …