What is Hanukkah Bush?

Many of them hear the term Hanukkah Bush (alternately speaking Chanukuh Bush) and let's assume that this is only a Jewish version of the Christmas tree. While in some cases this assumption would be correct, it would be a mistake to assume that such shrubs have a lot in common with Christmas. There is a considerable controversy about whether it is acceptable in Judaism to have a Hanukkah Bush in the house. While some people accept them in certain sects, others consider them offensive because they indicate the ideas of Christmas. Some ornaments would refer to religious aspects of Christmas and they would miss in Bush Hanukkah. In some respects, the shrub may be similar and has different non -religious ornaments or lights, although not all people decorate their shrubs.

Of course, many Jews do not observe this tradition. Those who usually live in Canada or the United States. When people keep Hanukkah shrubs, they can be considered a similar shape as menorah and people can keep the bushes along the length of the Hanukka or start in Hanuk and take the worldsNew New Year. As most are aware of, the real Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah and is based on another calendar. The celebration of this holiday occurs in September, although most American and Canadian Jews also celebrate the Secular New Year, which also occurs on January 1.

strong feelings against Bush Hanukkah certainly exist in Jewish thinking. Many of them consider Christmas trees to represent religion that has been suppressed for centuries for centuries, and in some cases this view continues to be accurate. Hanukkah is not a legal holiday while Christmas is. Many businesses and even government offices decorate for Christmas and ignores the decoration of Hanukkah. Jews can argue that living in a predominantly Christian society is difficult and that in their homes they can at least be without a trap of Christianity. Most rabbi, especially orthodox sects, advise against Bush Hanukkah because he accepts the predominant ChristAnnian themes that do not have a place in Judaism.

There are also supporters of Bush Hanukkah, especially in sections of Judaism, which are a reform or reconstruction. Here, to display a tree, it can be perceived as in any way referring to Christianity. In fact, some rabbis of these traditions encourage or support their use and claim that Christmas trees relate to the commercial aspect of Christmas and have little to do with religion unless they are apparently decorated with Christian symbols.

Another tradition watched by Russian Jews has a Christmas tree to celebrate the Russian New Year, Novi God . It is a holiday that was created under the Soviet administration and should specifically replace any religious traditions. The Christmas tree is part of this celebration, as well as the arrival of the grandfather Frost or Ded Moroz , a character similar to Santa Claus, who brings gifts to children. For Russian Jews it is not unusual to celebrate the arrival of Deda Moroze or have a Christmas tree and not haNukkah Bush to watch the Russian New Year's celebration.