Honestly people, have we all lost sight of the imortant things in life? It seems to me that people seek out the most absurd of possible chumras in an attempt to twist and corrupt Judaism. Now, I pray fervently that the original post was in jest? Perhaps in an attempt to draw a reaction. I really dont know but does anyone actually think that there is any value in such drastic measures. I could be wrong and id honestly love to be corrected but i honestly cannot fathom the possible value in abstinence from vacationing between those dates. Leaving aside the fact that xmas has extremely tenuous ties with xstianity, leaving aside that theres even a chance that its origins are from Adam Harishon, (ask for more if there is any interest and i will elaborate.) leaving aside the fact that many who observe do so for reasons of ‘fun’ rather than spirituality, leaving all of that aside, what is the point. There is a convenient time of year when schools are out and a rare opportunity for family bonding presents itself, what possible benefit can there be in abstaining. The coincidental correlation between the misdated birthday celebrations of a delusional false prophet and your vacation should not be a reason to nobble yourself. The words chassid shoteh spring to mind…..
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