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How American Jews Messed up Hanukkah
Did American Jews Mess Up Hanukkah and How Can It Be Fixed?
Matt Robison explores how American Jews altered Hanukkah in an attempt to align it with the new "American Christmas," of the 19th century, and why the initiative never really worked.
00:00 Introduction and Article Overview
02:09 The Cultural Confluence of Hanukkah and Christmas
02:31 The Historical Context of Hanukkah
03:42 The Commercialization of Christmas and Its Impact on Hanukkah
05:41 The Failure of the Hanukkah Makeover
08:08 Proposed Changes to Hanukkah Traditions
12:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
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By Matt Robison
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Did American Jews Mess Up Hanukkah and How Can It Be Fixed?
Matt Robison explores how American Jews altered Hanukkah in an attempt to align it with the new "American Christmas," of the 19th century, and why the initiative never really worked.
00:00 Introduction and Article Overview
02:09 The Cultural Confluence of Hanukkah and Christmas
02:31 The Historical Context of Hanukkah
03:42 The Commercialization of Christmas and Its Impact on Hanukkah
05:41 The Failure of the Hanukkah Makeover
08:08 Proposed Changes to Hanukkah Traditions
12:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Content
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