Chrismukkah
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[edit] What is Chrismukkah?
[edit] History of Chrismukkah
The term was made popular by the television show, The O.C. On the show one of the characters, Seth, had a Jewish Father and a Protestant mother. To combine the two holidays, Chrismukkah was created.
In 2004, Chrismukkah.com was born. Michelle and Ron Gompertz, a Jewish-Christian married couple created a site where you will find humorous Chrismukkah greeting cards and gift ideas. This site is credited with popularizing the fictional holiday.
Chrismukkah is just another fabricated holiday, but since the holiday has gained popularity from the media it has turned into a holiday that retailers are commercializing. More retailers are offering Chrismukkah cards, wrapping paper, books, and apparel for all your Chrismukkah needs.
[edit] A Controversial Holiday
Chrismukkah has either lovers of the mixed-up holiday, or people who are just offended by the commercialization of such religious holidays. This faux holiday is more of a celebration of the secular traditions, and not the religious traditions. So go wish your favorite interfaith family a Merry Mazol Tov and string those bagels around the tree.
So when is Chrismukkah celebrated? The holiday season begins the first night of Hanukkah through Christmas Day and some interfaith families will celebrate through the end of Hanukkah. So break out the Christmas tree, decorate with your menorahments, and write those letters to Yarmuclaus and get to giving those gifts.
