How does Hannukah compare to Christmas if you are a kid?

By the time you're receiving gifts on the 7th or 8th night of Hanukkah, they are the equivalent of the Christmas stocking stuffer. But from the kid's viewpoint, I think you have to give the benefit to Hanukkah on this one due to length. read more

Since Christmas and Hanukkah come so close together, it is only natural that comparisons would be made between the two holidays. Many in the Jewish community actually hold Hanukkah up to the level of Christmas, while others tend to downplay it so as not to confuse it with the Christian holiday. read more

It is not insulting to receive a Christmas gift; however, you may wish to "re-brand" your gift as a Hanukkah present. The Jewish festival of Hanukkah falls at the same time as Christmas, in the winter, and it too involves gift-giving. read more