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Hanukkah: Holidays
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Hanukkah enjoyed a renewed popularity with the revival of Zionism in the 19th century. Proto-Zionist groups such as Hibbat Zion in Russia and Eastern Europe emphasized the celebration of Hanukkah as a holiday of national liberation and as a means of bringing children closer to their heritage, and making Judaism meaningful for those who were not strictly observant.
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The phrase "Hanukkah bush" is not used seriously. It is generally understood to be a thin verbal pretense, a shorthand reminder that "we have a decorated tree for the holiday season but we do not celebrate Christmas."
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Chrismukkah.com features an original collection of clever, sophisticated interfaith holiday cards mixing icons from both Hanukkah and Christmas. One design, for instance, features a bowl of chicken soup with matzoh balls stacked three high to resemble a snowman. Another card wishes "Merry Mazeltov," while another includes a recipe for kosher fruitcake.
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