menorahs are all over the place yet it is probably the most insignificant holiday on the Jewish calendar. Does Bush attend Passover Seders, and how come I do not see little huts around Sukkoth or gloggers around Purim?
Is all this holiday acceptance in December a smoke screen for Christmas being a national holiday?
2006-12-20 04:16:48 · 13 answers · asked by Quantrill 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bush taking part is simply because, as president, he's expected to.
But you're right, chanukah is a second tier Jewish Holiday. However, with the advent of the less observant strains of Judaism (Conservative, Reform, non-affiliated) ritual has replaced substance in the area of observance. The Passover Seder and lighting the Menorah are, sadly, the last vestiges of Judaism practice by many Jews. As such, chanukah has risen in importance to a great many of these jews.
2006-12-20 04:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hanukkah is a minor feast because it was not handed down by G-d, however we know that G-d blessed us by keeping the oil burning,also is about what G-d did for our people then and Because now more than ever it is the hope that soon our Temple will be rebuilt. It has nothing to do with the christians christmas, it is nice to know that even the christian writings bear our feast out though and sorry that some of my people call your day xmas, they need to read the Torah.
2016-05-23 00:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do Christians make such a big deal out of Hanukkah? i.e. Bush participated in a Hanukkah celebration.
Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism.
http://www.toughlove.faithweb.com/jewish_christian_roots.htm
2006-12-20 04:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians don't make a big deal out of Hanukkah, politicians do.
2006-12-20 04:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by numbnuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush is no longer Christian. When he worshiped with the Jews he blended two religions together which removes him from the status of Christian. He did it to gain support for his terrible mistakes he has made. It's time for him to retire.
2006-12-20 04:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bush and the others are just trying to be PC.
2006-12-20 04:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is America and in the U.S every culture on earth is here and it is suitable for the leader to except all cultures
2006-12-20 04:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I certainly do not mind their celebration in the least.
2006-12-20 04:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problems with Hanukkah.
2006-12-20 04:20:02 · answer #9 · answered by <><><> 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that it is a big deal. I like some of the things that the Jews do.
2006-12-20 04:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by godsapostolic 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋