The New York Times published an article this week that explores the nitty-gritty of interfaith family life in December – including attempts by parents of one faith to win their children over to their holidays. Like Amy Manata, a Jewish mother who gave her children all the best presents for Hanukkah in hopes that they…

Is there a lesson for modern Christians in the story of Hanukkah? Yes, says Ted Olson in this provocative article he posted on ChristianityToday.com. Olson recounts the story of how Judah Maccabee and his band of warriors successfully rebelled against efforts by the Syrian King Antiochus IV to integrate the Jews into Greek religion and…

Chanukah Vs. Christmas – Click here for the funniest movie of the weekWe all have probably seen by now the humorous commercials in which a stiff, buttoned-up PC computer stands next to a hip, relaxed Mac. This video, posted on Metacafe.com, applies that concept to the holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas. Christmas is wearing an…

A group of three young Christian men who call themselves “The Go Fish Guys” have written and posted this video song that expresses their feelings about why it should be called “Christmas with a Capital ‘C’.” In between verses of the song, the guys offer comedic refrains, including wondering why, when someone wishes you “Happy…

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