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Coming Soon: Chrismukkah Chrismukah Chrismukka Holiday cards, decorations and accoutrements Chrismukkah is a festive mix of Hannukkah (aka Chanukah) and Christmas (aka X-mas) characterized by a whimsical intermingling of traditions and rituals from both holidays. Chrismukkah is inclusionary, poly-denominational, celebrated most often by interfaith families - that is families where one parent is Jewish and the other Christian. Chrismukkah may also be celebrated by atheists, agnostics, cynics and sinners. All are invited to spin the mistletoe. While mixed-religon families have traditionally combined elements of Christmas and Chanukah, enjoying a hodge-podge of rituals, there never really was a good name for it. That is until now.... when in early December 2003, FOX television aired an episode of their trendy, teen angst show "The O.C." ( Orange County). The episode was entitled "The Best Chrismukkah Ever" and the context of the reference, while admitedly superficial, ironic and mildly irreverant. Nonetheless it struck a resonant chord in my family and inspired us to send out home-made Chrismukkah holiday cards, featuring the obligatory photo of our infant daughter Minna (see above), to all our friends and relatives. The reaction was overwelmingly positive with not a single discouraging "OY Humbug" heard. We now see Chrismukkah (it's yet to be determined if it should be spelled Chrismukah, Chrismukkah or Chrismukka) as an opportunity to create a new hybrid holiday...one that is openly inclusionary, good-naturedly whimsical, and free of the burden requiring chosing between competing religious beliefs. OY HUMBUG! Ron Gompertz and Michelle Gantt Vote What do you think - what's your favorite way to spell Chrismukkah?        Chrismukkah Links www.chrismukkah.org www.halfjew.com www.interfaithfamily.com www.mosaicmercantile.com (our sponsor) Join Our mailing list and enjoy pre-release pricing and information on our line of orignal design Chrismukkah cards, ornaments and accessories. Of course we respect your privacy and promise not to share, sell or trade your email address and information with anyone else! Contact Questions or comments?