ok my friend just said on haunaka u have to light 12 candels and on each day u get a present so i told my dad we should celebrate it so i could get presents but do u have to be ju-ish
2006-08-01 17:46:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Magazines
You can celebrate it even if you're not jewish; there's no reason you can't.
I wouldn't bother, though. Seems a little silly just for some presents.
2006-08-01 17:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by extton 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is a Jewish tradition and should only be celebrated by people that are Jewish, don't just celebrate Haunaka becuase you want presents each day that is really selfish be grateful for what u have think of the children in 3rd world countries i'm sure they would like a present!!!
2006-08-02 00:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are pathetic. The presents are to represent something deep and meaningful to their culture....just as presents on Christmas day are supposed to represent something meaningful. You obviously have missed the point about the whole thing. It is sad to know that your holidays are completely commercialized [and mean nothing to you].
2006-08-02 00:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by tothebeans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well in most cases u have to have parents or 1 parent any way who are Jewish but u can celebrate it as long as its not just for presents
2006-08-02 00:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's JEWISH and it is a religious holiday not just a reason for you to get presents
2006-08-02 21:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahah that's neat...way to get presents!lol
really dont know the links between that culture of tradition is connected to any view of being part of that religion
2006-08-02 00:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by william j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or else you will not understand why you are doing the things you do... Try not to be selfish, no offense
2006-08-02 02:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by candycane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS A JEWISH TRADITION CELEBRATED INSTEAD OF CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF THEIR BELIEFS, YOU PROBALY COULD CELEBRATE IT THAT WAY IF YOU WANTED TO, I WOULD TRY TO FIND OUT WHY THE TRADITION EXISTS AND IF I AGREED WITH IT, THEN MAKE YOUR DECISION THAT WAY.
2006-08-02 00:52:26 · answer #8 · answered by Work-N-Hrd-2-Mk-It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think thick, Hanukka is 8 nights you know like "8 Crazy Nights" and you get seven presents and spell it with me J-E-W-I-S-H
2006-08-02 00:54:19 · answer #9 · answered by bustedmattjay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay first... im JEWISH.. and i couldn't really tell if you meant your friend was jewish or not.. but if she was, she should know it's 8 nights!, not 12!
and you should be happy with your religion.. :-)
2006-08-02 00:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by ashlynn2018 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋