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[quote=Anonymous]d PS:  one of the reasons, among others, that he won't identify as Jewish is because he thinks Christmas is better than Hannukah.  Fact.  Sorry.  [/quote]

If Judaism is reduced to Hannukah the game is already lost. [/quote]

So I'm supposed to teach him that by dint of the slight majority of Ashkenazi genes, he's Jewish and not Catholic? [/quote]

If you want to raise him as Catholic, that is your choice. Just don't blame "hanukah is not as good as christmas" for his desire to not identify as Jewish. Jews who participate more fully in Judaism are not as obsessed with the christmas vs hanukkah comparison. [/quote]

There is no comparison despite what some make it.  If Mom goes all out and does a huge Christmas with lots of gifts, then yes, the child will enjoy it more if she is stingy at Hanukkah. But, you aren't really celebrating Christmas in the traditional way and its really just a gift grab for you.  We are a mixed couple.  I've made it clear to my kids they are Jewish even though we don't practice much.  They much prefer Hanukkah as they like lighting the candles and the 8 gifts.  If Dad wants to do Christmas, let him do it all.[/quote]

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