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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My close Jewish friends have Christmas trees and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas … that is not surprising given we are both Abrahamic religions with so much in common. I wonder whether members of other major world religions do as well ? [/quote]
The fact that Christianity lays claim to the Hebrew Bible as its Old Testament doesn't actually mean that the religions have so much in common. It's honestly very surprising that any Jewish person would celebrate a holiday marking the birth of a messiah that Judaism doesn't believe in.[/quote]

Many Jews regard Christmas trees as secular not religious symbols.

Perhaps Christians perceive themselves to have more in common with Jews than Jews do with Christians.

The entire New Testament is rooted in Old Testament stories, prophesies and moral codes enshrined in the Ten Commandments. Jesus himself said he was the fulfillment of “The Law” (Hebrew laws and prescriptions).

The symbolism used in the Eucharist is based on symbolism that celebrates the Passover. God’s saving grace and mercy is symbolized in both.

History of both religions originated in same region. Many sacred sites are held to be sacred by both traditions.

There are many more but I don’t have time right now - will provide links later .[/quote]

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