They do all the time:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah_bush
On Nov 25, 2008, at 5:05 PM, justifiedright wrote:
> Yes - Christmas Trees.
>
> You see, Christmas is also a cultural part of America. A recognized
> federal holiday. Many Jews who are proud of their American Culture
> take part fully in the American tradition of Christmas, without the
> religious part of the celebration.
>
> They wouldn't dream of casting an insult by changing the name of
> Christmas.
>
> Better to be inclusive and be part of the American holiday.
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > But, don't some Jewish people have trees in their homes, just
> because they like them?
> >
> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright"
> <justifiedright@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Because they aren't holiday trees. They are Christmas trees.
> > >
> > > Truth in advertising.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <hinge98@>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Perhaps it would be a good move, from a marketing perspective,
> to
> > > just call them "Holiday
> > > > trees, wreaths, and garlands"
> > > > If you think about the overwhelming retail aspect of
> Christmas, I
> > > doubt that people who
> > > > are trolling around the mall are thinking about the baby jesus
> > > when they are surrounded
> > > > by decorations.
> > > > Actually, if there were a Jesus, and he were alive today, he'd
> > > probably want to collect royalties from all the merchandise sold
> in
> > > his name.
> > > >
> > > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <oakdorf@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" <hinge98@>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday
> > > > > > STAFF REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2008
> > > > > >>
> > > > > > This year, Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands
> > > > >
> > > > > and and and....
> > > > >
> > > > > move over tommy.
> > > > >
> > > > > What would a johnson know about hanukkah...
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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