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The history of Jews, Chinese food, and Christmas, explained by a rabbi

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    I don't celebrate Christmas and I skip the family dinner thing (when we were able.) It's amazing how many places are open for Christmas. Tonight I'm going out for ramen. Other years I've gone out...

    I don't celebrate Christmas and I skip the family dinner thing (when we were able.)

    It's amazing how many places are open for Christmas. Tonight I'm going out for ramen. Other years I've gone out for pho, but the selection of pho places open on Christmas is much smaller.

    The concept of 'safe treyf' is hilarious. I don't know anybody who is strict kosher, but I've noticed a few friends who will eat pork in a meal, but not bacon or a slice of ham.

    One really nice thing I like about skipping Christmas is how quiet and empty the city is. There will always be people out and about, but traffic is a breeze. Combine that with a typically crisp, but not too-cold night and it makes for a nice post-dinner stroll.

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