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Chrismukkah: The Official Guide to the World's Most-Beloved Holiday

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I laughed my way through most of this book. The one-liners and hillarious anecdotes come at you fast and furious, but Kuntzman also gets at something deeper that anyone in a mixed marriage will appreciate. Really, how are we supposed to deal with the Hannukah/Christmas clash? This book may not provide the ultimate answer, but it will get you thinking -- and you'll have a lot of fun at the same time.

It may be late to get this hilarious little gem for your loved ones for Chrismukkah 2006, but that shouldn't stop you from stocking up for next year while you can. Kuntzman explores the ancient roots of this famous holiday, and brings you along for the ride. It's time to start reciting this story to our young ones as part of the Chrismukkah tradition it should be. I finished this book with the warm holiday sense that there really ISN'T a war against Chrismukkah. Oh Happy Day(s)!

For extra Chrismukkah spirit, don't miss Gersh's delightful singing on his Chrismukkah video on YouTube.

This is a very funny book, perfect for a hannukah gift (especially for those in mixed marriages). While it hillariously tackles such topics as the beginnings of chrismukkah, famous half-jews in history, recipes and songs, it also serves as a gentle reminder of how farsical and commercialized some of our christmas and hannuka traditions are.

I found this book to be everything but "a perfect remedy for those holidays"! Not a humor book at all, more like disrespectful and rude. I do not recommend it!

I was disappointed with this book because it is entirely gimmick. There's no soul to this book, so there's nothing real for mixed-faith couples to embrace to handle the December Dilemma in their lives. Is it funny at times? Sure. But it gets old. And I have to admit, I was a little offended at Kuntzman's inclusion of pork in his recipes. I liked Ron Gompertz's Chrismukkah much better. If there is an "official" guide to this holiday, that should be it. If you want an entertaining, comprehensive, smart, hysterical and historical book on the subject, check out Chrismukkah by Ron Gompertz.