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darkphoenix1247
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:27 pm


Any suggestions for what to do? I'm really sick of people wishing me a merry christmas/happy new year/whatever. I know they aren't trying to be rude or offend me, but does anybody know a polite way to let somebody know that I'm not Christian? It's getting rather annoying, especially when they keep asking me what I'm getting from Santa or whatever.... xp
PostPosted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:11 pm


wear a mogen dovid necklace? (star of david, for those who don't know)

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Kiashana
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:36 am


It's not a big deal. Honestly, just let people enjoy the season. I always just answer "Thank you!" and move on.
Unless I'm in a Hannukah mood. There's no reason that when someone wishes you a "Merry Christmas!" that you can't reply, "Thank you, Happy Hannukah!"
PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:37 am


ooo good one good one ^.^ i like that idea
but knowing the people at my school they'd be like"wtf i'm not jewish you moron"
then i'd reply sacarasticly perhaps depending on what day of the week it was and how much sleep i'd gotten that night "wtf i'm not christian"
but then i'd be called a b***h. so you know we never win lol

but i still agree with the letting them enjoy your holiday, when someone said merry christmas to me at walmart by accident i guess (one of the greeter people) i just smiled at them but i was having a hannukah fit in my head in my head i was

have a hapy happy hannukah it's the best minor holiday of the year. ^.^ then i put it to song hee hee

YvetteEmilieDupont


ZonkotheSane

PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:09 pm


you know, if anyone has the mp3 for the adam sandler songs, and/or links to it.......
PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:52 pm


I don't like it when they know you're jewish and they still say merry christmas scream

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:59 pm


I enjoy Christmas very, very much, so I don't mind it. It's a great secular holiday all about giving and getting gifts, peace on Earth and goodwill towards mankind, and those are all pretty Jewish ideals.

I am getting a little irked with the people who are being antagonistic about it, but they aren't the type of people I'd be friends with anyway. surprised
PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:46 am


Just say thanks... That's what I do. If they ask about my plans for Christmas, I tell them about my plans for Channukah. It's just easier and doesn't get awkward that way. If the questions are more specific, just tell them you celebrate Channukah... There's no reason to be insulted, they're trying to be nice and polite.

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Kiashana
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:43 am


kaophyre
I enjoy Christmas very, very much, so I don't mind it. It's a great secular holiday all about giving and getting gifts, peace on Earth and goodwill towards mankind, and those are all pretty Jewish ideals.

I am getting a little irked with the people who are being antagonistic about it, but they aren't the type of people I'd be friends with anyway. surprised
My general rule is that I refer to the secular holiday as Xmas and the religious holiday as Christmas. And yea, Christmas is fun. Today I ate the gingerbread cookies my friend brought to school, and I love Christmas songs.
PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:51 am


ZonkotheSane
wear a mogen dovid necklace? (star of david, for those who don't know)


well not really. The other day i wore my Hamesh hand and my Chai. And i braught somethign to this ladies car and you know i was kind and polite with her as always, then when i put the thing in her car she says "Bless you child, May Jesus Bless you and your smile, have a Merry Christmas" domokun she tipped well thow.

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Kiashana
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:02 am


Yehudah
ZonkotheSane
wear a mogen dovid necklace? (star of david, for those who don't know)


well not really. The other day i wore my Hamesh hand and my Chai. And i braught somethign to this ladies car and you know i was kind and polite with her as always, then when i put the thing in her car she says "Bless you child, May Jesus Bless you and your smile, have a Merry Christmas" domokun she tipped well thow.
But those symbols aren't as well known as the Magen David. Really, the best known symbol of our people is the Magen David. I'll wear mine and people will be notice it and say, "Oh, you're Jewish?'
PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:59 am


Kiashana
Yehudah
ZonkotheSane
wear a mogen dovid necklace? (star of david, for those who don't know)


well not really. The other day i wore my Hamesh hand and my Chai. And i braught somethign to this ladies car and you know i was kind and polite with her as always, then when i put the thing in her car she says "Bless you child, May Jesus Bless you and your smile, have a Merry Christmas" domokun she tipped well thow.
But those symbols aren't as well known as the Magen David. Really, the best known symbol of our people is the Magen David. I'll wear mine and people will be notice it and say, "Oh, you're Jewish?'

lmao that is funny"oh you're jewish"
"no you dimwit i'm really cathlic i just wnat ot wear the star of david to be prety... what do you think." rolleyes

that would be me but sicne kaishana is nice she'd probably just nod and smile and walk off nicely ::gives her a cookie::
she's always the nice one.. i'm the smart a** one.. and i'm not even that smart lol

YvetteEmilieDupont


darkphoenix1247
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:18 am


It's just frustrating that when people know that you are Jewish, they still get you Christmas gifts. I mean, I really do appreciate that they give me a gift t, but its like, to walk up to somebody and say, "Yeah...I know you're Jewish...so just pretend this Christmas tree is a Hannukah bush" xd sweatdrop

I'm not offended or anything, but its still a bit strange
PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:35 pm


darkphoenix1247
It's just frustrating that when people know that you are Jewish, they still get you Christmas gifts. I mean, I really do appreciate that they give me a gift t, but its like, to walk up to somebody and say, "Yeah...I know you're Jewish...so just pretend this Christmas tree is a Hannukah bush" xd sweatdrop

I'm not offended or anything, but its still a bit strange
Well, I give my Christian friends presents and they give me presents and technically it's a little off but whatever! I mean, if our holidays fall at the same time, and friends want to exchange gifts, it's all good. Unless it's like a Christmas tree ornament, which is just a weird present anyway.

Kiashana
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:30 am


One of my friends asked me if I get offended when people wish me a merry xmas. I told her no (Most of the US population is Christian, and I'm not "classic Jewish" in looks) but since she knows I'm Jewish I'd prefer she wish me a happy Hannukah.
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