Can American Jews Celebrate Christmas?

In case you haven’t noticed on my Instagram, I halve been going Christmas CRAZY! I have been decorating, DIY-ing, baking, eating, drinking, watching and listening to anything and EVERYTHING Christmas or holiday themed! I normally get really obsessive over things I like, but I have never been obsessed over Christmas like this. I noticed this year that EVERYONE seems to be more obsessed than usual – people were posting about Christmas before Halloween! – so I at least feel like I am in good company. However, it definitely begs the question: am I *allowed* to be this obsessed with Christmas, as a proud Jew? It is a question I have been thinking and talking about a lot the last few weeks, and while I don’t think there is any singular or correct answer, I thought I would share some of my musings and personal experience here! First of all, I…

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Travel Guide: Rehoboth Beach

I took a trip to Rehoboth Beach, DE a few weeks ago and had an amazing time! It wasn’t the most exotic or exciting trip of my life, but after the year we have had, it was exactly what I needed: relaxing, chill and fun! If you are planning a trip to Rehoboth before the end of summer or still need trip ideas for Labor Day Weekend, keep reading! Stay We stayed at Quality Inn & Suites (don’t ask who “we” is, mind ya business!) in Rehoboth Beach on Coastal Highway. It was about $400 for three nights, plus taxes, fees and a refundable deposit. We went Tuesday to Friday, so it may be a little more expensive on the weekend and holidays. The hotel was pretty basic, but seemed clean and was not crowded at all – we barely saw anyone else! Because of Covid, they only come into…

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