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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a tree people. A decoration. Not a symbol of faith if you don't want it to be. In other words you dont need to feel threatened by this.
If a non-Jew posted similar concern about a Menorah all hell would break loose on here - it would be seen as anti-semetic and i think we all know this. 
Op, your kids won't be less Jewish because of a tree in the house. They will probably love it. Enjoy the holidays (all of them)! [/quote]

Christianity is the majority religion/culture in this country--as it is in many other places. Being a part of a minority religion/culture can make one more sensitive to losing traditions due to assimilation. I'm Jewish and in an interfaith marriage with a pre-determined decision to have a Jewish household and to raise our children Jewish, and we also compromise by having garland and lights (including dreidle lights!) but no tree. That said--the Catholic SD changes things up a bit. Growing up, we always helped our Christian family members celebrate Christmas by joining them for Christmas day, opening presents from under the tree, etc and it was always clear that it was their holiday and not ours--but we were celebrating with family because we love them. It's a trickier context here because it's in OP's own house, but I think the same argument/distinction can be made. I do understand the struggle and discomfort, but I think that the SD should be able to celebrate in her own home as well.[/quote]

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