Which Jewish holiday is most similar to Christmas?

Christians only have 2 real holidays, while Judaism has many. Therefore, Jews do not have any holiday that is more popular than the others. read more

That said, arguably, the most important holiday in Judaism is Yom Kippur- the day of judgement where we fast all day and wear white and pray in synagogue most of the day. But some may say that Rosh HaShanah is the most important- after all, it is the beginning of the Jewish new year. read more

At the same time, some Christian holidays do indeed reflect interpretations of Jewish holidays (and vice versa): Christmas as the first holiday of the church year has no equivalent in Judaism. Its date probably relies on the winter solistice or a Roman holiday. read more

Mimouna began as a holiday of Moroccan Jews, while similar celebrations also exist among Turkish Jews and Persian Jews. These festivals are observed on the day after Passover, when eating of ordinary food ("chametz") resumes. read more