We want to have a christmas party, but my boss is jewish... Is it a good idea to try and celebrate hanukkah at the sametime? We want to learn more about his tradititions and include him as well...but we don't want to sound insesitive and ignorant by asking him....any suggestions?
2006-10-15 21:13:42 · 14 answers · asked by wherenai 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Hanukkah
how about a holiday party. have decorations that celebrate different holidays during that time. you can have Christmas and Hanuka and Kwanzaa decorations. That way things are neutral and there is not a chance to offend. good luck and enjoy.
2006-10-15 21:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you would show sensitivity by asking, rather than failing to ask. There are also lots of sites online that discuss Jewish holidays and traditions. That being said, Hanukkah has nothing to do with Christmas except that they generally fall close together on the Gregorian calendar; perhaps you could simply have a "holiday" party so that people of all beliefs (or no belief at all!) could enjoy it.
2006-10-16 00:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...Chanukkah is not something that is celebrated, so much as observed; it's almost entirely a religious holiday. It features (several!) services at the Synagogue, as well as short nightly observances at home. The children are given treats and small gifts for eight nights, and that about wraps it up. Parties are uncommon.
However, this said, I'm sure your boss is accustomed to Christmas celebrations, and, unless he's a total Scrooge, will probably support the idea of a Christmas party!
Just ask him; I'm sure there's no reason to tip-toe around it.
2006-10-15 21:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have a "holiday" party?? Then you could set it up with food or snacks from both cultures? Like cookies for christmas and I forget the name, but there's a Jewish type of snack cake or cookie. Ask your boss for some ideas. I'm sure he'd appreciate you being open to celebrating his customs.
2006-10-16 01:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a "holiday party" instead. Instead of decorating everything red and green and christmasy try a little bit more neutral decor. Hang up snowflakes, fake snow and white streamers. Instead of a Christmas tree just put some cute winter candles on the table. This way, your boss won't be offended and you can still have fun and EVERYONE can get into the holiday spirit.
2006-10-16 12:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by dOoWoPaDoO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always have a "Happy End-Of-Year Non-Denomination Celebration". But I'd have a hard time believing that he wouldn't allow it. I'm sure he understand that most people DO celebrate Christmas, and as long as you don't hold a sermon, nobody should get offended.
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2006-10-15 22:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work for a jewish boss, and we always have a xmas party.. no one celbrates xmas anyway, it more.. we celebrate working together and go out...
if he is relgious then dont have it on the days of hunukha, as he will need to light candles, also, make your party after sunset on a sat night, then he can attend
2006-10-15 23:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by Bek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him how he feels about it before you do any planning. Unless he's a Scrooge type, I don't think he would have any problem with a neutral holiday party.
2006-10-15 21:37:23 · answer #10 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋