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

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Product Description

It's Chrismukkah time of year again — yet all across America, Jews, Christians and even famous Chrismukkan Sean Penn can't figure out how to celebrate this blessed day (or couple of days, maybe). Thank goodness we have Chrismukkan scholar Gersh Kuntzman to share the historical origins and rituals associated with this mixed-faith hybrid holiday. Whether discussing traditional Chrismukkah rites such as "the Measuring of the Children," "the Refusal of the Gift," or "the Burning of the Sacred Herbaceous Green Plant," offering recipes for such Chrismukkah delicacies as Ham Latkes and Savory Oyster Hammentaschen, or uncovering the long-lost Charles Dickens novella A Chrismukkah Carol, Kuntzman's wildly entertaining Chrismukkah treasury is the perfect remedy from those other holidays.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books; 1 edition (September 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157061489X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570614897
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,190,494 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hillarious!, November 28, 2006

By	Lawrence Goodman "L Goodman" (Providence, RI) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Kuntzman, December 17, 2006

By	Jennifer W. Weyler "smiley" (Central Massachusetts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very impressive, November 24, 2006

By	L. Gardner "believer" (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.