Dr Joseph Kasser

Conceptual Laws and Customs of Christmas (Yiddishkeit) (Volume 2) Dr Joseph Kasser 1. izdevums

If Christmas had been a Jewish holiday, the laws and customs of Christmas would have been published, perhaps like in this satire. The detailed laws and customs cover the following; ? Preparing for Christmas including when to start the preparations ? The tree including the type and size ? Decorating the tree including the need for symmetry ? The Christmas lights including the types ? Gifts and gift giving including when they may be opened and distinguishing between childish and adult gifts ? The office party including where and when it should take place ? The festive meals including what should be eaten at each meal ? Santa Claus; the myths and reality ? Rituals of the synagogue service for each service including when to say Hallel and with and without a blessing ? Christmas and Chanukah; distinguishing between them