Can My Child Skip Religious School to Get a Tree?

Parents in interfaith families have many challenges at this time of year. Among them is the question of how to blend traditions, especially when those not-Jewish traditions do not line up with their decision to raise children in a Jewish home. 

What happens on Sunday morning, when your son has Sunday school, and the grandparents want to bring him to pick out their Christmas tree? Sure, you could ask the grandparents to reschedule. But, it's their 35-year-old tradition to go hunting for a tree after Mass two Sundays before Christmas. And, isn't it awesome that they are including their Jewish grandchild in the tradition? 


Should your Jewish child help their grandparents decorate for Christmas? Absolutely! And take plenty of pictures.

Family is family. Traditions are wonderful. And grandparents aren't going to be here forever. Enjoy the moment.