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[quote=Anonymous]As a conservadox parent who has taught Hebrew school in reform, secular humanist, and conservative synagogues, I believe it is confusing and assimilation-provoking to have a Christmas tree, put up Christmas decorations, listen to Christmas music, etc. - based on my experience in the classroom. I have no problem taking kids on a tour around the neighborhood to look at the lights of others or letting them attend Christmas parties of classmates or friends. We also do not "blow up" Hanukkah (a relatively minor holiday on the Jewish calendar) to match Christmas. The approach is Christmas is a lovely holiday that does not belong to us. We can be spectators but not participants. We have our own lovely holidays which we celebrate Israeli-style, with the requisite Chinese and a movie in the diaspora tradition. [/quote]
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