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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems like a lot of posters on this thread are taking a much harder line than OP has in either direction.  I've posted a couple of times to note that OP actually seems pretty reasonable and we have no reason to think her DH and SD are not reasonable.  OP, just curious.  Have you talked to your DH about this yet?  What about your SD?  I am interested to hear how this all shakes out.  I hope you three can find some compromise that feels respectful to all three of you.[/quote]

I agree that OP sounds a lot more reasonable than many posters on this thread. My guess is that she is looking for reassurance that she - and her children - will not lose their Jewish identity because of a Christmas tree. She is wondering how others perceive a tree, what it symbolizes, what is says about HER.  Just my opinion but i think  Jewish identity is strong and complex and is also a state of mind - not so easily dismantled by an object.  And while i am not Jewish I am well aware that there is much more to Judaism than shielding one's family from other cultures and traditions. Perhaps talk to your children about what makes them Jewish, i bet it would be an interesting conversation.
  OP did marry someone non-Jewish so she has somewhat assimilated already. For those of you who are freaking out about the tree contaminating the Jewish home as if it is a toxic gas, you sound a bit over the top to me.  As a Christian mother it is a huge priority to teach my children love, respect, tolerance and understanding of ALL people from ALL backgrounds.  Seems weird to me that others choose to be insular, I don't see how this benefits anyone.  In this community (DC area) i don't feel like we are the "dominant" culture at all btw. [/quote]

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