Memories of when I worked on Wall Street: The folks in the International Department claimed (not too seriously) that they should be entitled to all the public holidays of every country where they had investments.
Chanukah is not a high holy day; no one gets off work for it no matter how Jewish. Not in Israel either. It’s a very minor holiday that’s been enhanced because of it’s proximity to Christmas; to give Jews something to celebrate in a Christian world. Just like Christians placed Jesus’s birthday near the solstice to allow pagans to continue their celebrations in a Christianizing world.
LookingGlass Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Well, it does “pay” to be multi-religious, I suppose!
dwane.scoty1 almost 4 years ago
Transfer him, Duane, to the Omnistary!
artsyguy65 almost 4 years ago
Don’t forget Orthodox Christmas on January 7th. The Julian Calendar provides extra Jolly!!
ComicsBinger Premium Member almost 4 years ago
And Ramadan is a month long.
uniquename almost 4 years ago
He’s Jewish, Muslim, and Christian. That’s one conflicted individual.
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
“Every Day Is An Atheist Holiday” – Penn Jillette
smokysilver.so Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I never noticed his name before!
gammaguy almost 4 years ago
Memories of when I worked on Wall Street: The folks in the International Department claimed (not too seriously) that they should be entitled to all the public holidays of every country where they had investments.
Doctor Toon almost 4 years ago
He’s spiritual, not religious
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
Duane, did you know there are at least seven heavens? :-0
P51Strega almost 4 years ago
Chanukah is not a high holy day; no one gets off work for it no matter how Jewish. Not in Israel either. It’s a very minor holiday that’s been enhanced because of it’s proximity to Christmas; to give Jews something to celebrate in a Christian world. Just like Christians placed Jesus’s birthday near the solstice to allow pagans to continue their celebrations in a Christianizing world.
Stephen Gilberg almost 4 years ago
But our New Year comes before the Chinese one….
sobrown51 almost 4 years ago
He’s a confirmed polytheist.
Boise Ed Premium Member almost 4 years ago
This sounds like something out of Dilbert.