Comments on: He’s Jewish, I’m Catholic, It’s December. Now What?

By: justontime

justontime — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:47:51 +0000

These differences need a lot of give and take and a respect for the other person’s right to celebrate their religious beliefs their way. I think the key word is compromise.

By: stav

stav — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:26:13 +0000

I’m not big on religion, and Christmas is a pagan festival anyway

Seriously though, If such a thing became an issue, I would suggest booking a romantic cruise for 10 days over the Christmas period, and just sailing away from it all.

By: katharina

katharina — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:34:15 +0000

There are many families where there’s more than one belief and everything works out well. As long as one of them doesn’t try to “change” the other, the season can be even more special than if they’d just celebrate one of the holidays.

By: chris1203

chris1203 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:24:26 +0000

I really believe that if both people are willing to compromise and remain respectful of each other’s faiths, that getting through the Christmas seashon should not be a big problem.

By: debrajean

debrajean — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:52:06 +0000

These suggestions seem right on to me, but then again I’ve never had this type of problem. Good luck to those who do.

By: deltic

deltic — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:24:54 +0000

There were some useful suggestions in that article. I think it is possible to share religious celebrations with your partner even if you don’t share the same faith.

By: heretoday

heretoday — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:55:47 +0000

I am the product of an interfaith marriage. My best suggestion is that what happens with raising kids is that, before their birth, a firm understanding of how they will be brought up in their religion, and can’t be changed or amended later. If both parents find themselves believing in the same religion, then, of course, it can be amended.

By: SageMother

SageMother — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:12:55 +0000

I wonder why the common threads through all December celebrations are constantly missed?

Since all December celebrations, regardless of the religion or spiritual path, are celebrating the return of light, meaning the days will be getting longer and the earth warmer, do you think it would be a good idea to focus on that common ground?

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:38:22 +0000

Many solid and useful ideas on coming together in order to celebrate both religions.

Luckily, I’ve never had a hard time compromising with this issue

By: Imaginary Diva

Imaginary Diva — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:58:20 +0000

Thanks for dropping by!