The December dilemma strikes again

danaHarris category editor

The two weeks off from school in December are commonly known to most as Christmas Break, but to Jews and other religions it is just Winter Break. According to pewforum.org, 78.4 percent of people‘s religious affiliation is Christianity. Although Christianity is the most common religion followed in the United States, there are others out there. On December 25, not everyone is sitting around the Christmas tree, opening presents. To other religions it is just another day.

Most Jews joke about Christmas as the day that they go to the movies and get Chinese food, but there are a lot more options. For example, flights are very cheap on Christmas; therefore, non-Christians often fly on the 25. In addition, Disney World and other theme parks are opened. Other options in the Tampa Bay area are ice skating, zip lining and looking at Christmas lights.

“[On Christmas] my family used to get Chinese food, but now we just chill. We stay isolated from everyone. Recently we have been going to our vacation house in North Carolina”, said senior, Harry Finklestein

“I am Muslim. [I do] nothing on Christmas. Gid is similar to Christmas. The date varies every year and little kids are given presents. It is during the fall, after Ramadan,” said freshmen, Amira Ali.

December is a very festive time of year. The weather, decorations,such as the holiday lighted menorah, music and food lead to a very fun-filled month for everyone. Christmas is an wonderful holiday, but it is not the only one out there. Channuka, Kwanzaa, Festivust and Bohdi Day are other days of celebration during the holiday season.