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A Jewish Christmas.........

By Sheila Anderson

Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

December 25, 2018 05:14 AM

I don't know where or how this started but Christmas is a day that Jews everywhere have a special tradition that has been observed and passed down through generations. We celebrate this day by going to the movies and following it up with Chinese food. I can remember this from early childhood, and it has remained the same ever since. This year my favorite restaurant was already booked but I did find another to try, and am hoping for the best. It's hard to remember to make a reservation months in advance but otherwise you may just be out in the cold after a second rate film. That's the other thing....the best films are not generally shown on Christmas. So that's my tradition and I hope you are enjoying your own. If you celebrate the day I wish you a Very Merry Christmas.

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Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Wishing you a great day at the movies, hope the food is great as well. Happy Holidays to you Sheila Anderson.

Dec 25, 2018 11:57 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you Beth and to you as well. Sheila

Dec 25, 2018 12:07 PM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

We celebrate them all since my family is multicultural:)

I wish you and yours a wonderful holidays and a happy new year!

Dec 25, 2018 12:18 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Sheila Anderson - I am well aware of that tradition. I have seen it in movies as well. I hope there is a good movie for you to see and hopefully you will add another great Chinese restaurant to go to.

Dec 25, 2018 02:03 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sounds like a wonderful tradition Sheila, I hope you enjoyed a good movie, good food and wonderful people to share it with.

Bob

Dec 25, 2018 05:45 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Sheila Anderson ,

I'm hoping the movie turned out to be a good one and your new restaurant try for Chinese was a success! Sounds like a wonderful tradition to me.

Dec 25, 2018 07:12 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Sheila, Not Jewish, but got fairly close to your routine today. Liz is out of town visiting her family while I'm the designated zookeeper, so picked up enough Chinese takeout to last me a few days. And there weren't any movies out today I wanted to see bad enough to go to the theater, so a Netflix day with just me and the furry ones. Bill

Dec 25, 2018 07:12 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Sheila.

Yesterday after getting up, Santa was a very busy guy the night before. I know I'm still dragging, but I can't stop now.

Dec 26, 2018 01:04 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you Inna. I hope your day was beautiful. Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:26 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Sheri. It was a beautiful day. Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:27 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

I did Bob. Thank you. Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:28 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Dorie. I saw Vice and it was really good. The restaurant was too crowded and it took over two hours to be served. That said I was with people I adore so it was special. Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:30 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Bill. Sounds good to me. I was pleasantly surprised by my movie. TY Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:31 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

I'm off the engineering job for another week, so figured I'd rather pop out to a movie during an afternoon later in the week when I expect the theater to be less crowded.

Dec 26, 2018 06:06 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello James. Sounds like you were busy but content. TY Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:32 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Sheila. Our latest Christmas tradition is to go to my brother in law's house for some bagels and lox and latkes and exchange Hannukah gifts.

Dec 26, 2018 05:35 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Gabe. That sounds wonderful. Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 05:45 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Sheila-I hope that your Chinese food and your movie were satisfactory!!! We had 2 Christmas dinners and had an assortment of food from turkey, ham, tamales, and Mediterranean dishes!!!

Dec 26, 2018 12:10 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Kathy. The movie was wonderful and certainly different than I expected. (Vice). The new Chinese place was under staffed and even with a reservation it took 45 minutes to be seated and another 2 hours to get our meals. TY Sheila

Dec 26, 2018 12:27 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's an amazing tradition, Sheila. It would be interesting to learn how it got started. It had to of originated in not so distant history, afterall we have only had movies around for a 100 years or so.

As an aside, I have a very good East Indian friend, who was born and raised in Australia. When I worked with her at a software company several years ago, she sometimes wore beautiful saris, but in her Aussie accent, often lamented that we should close down the company and go to the pub each afternoon at 2:00. She is also of the Sikh faith, but she and her family always celebrate Christmas in a very robust way. That's with a huge Christmas tree in their home, and all that accompanies it. Holiday traditions around the globe are so enriching to know and understand!

Dec 26, 2018 06:37 PM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Myrl. I believe this started because most places are closed on Christmas but the Chinese don't celebrate the holiday either. As movies were open, it just made sense. TY Sheila

Dec 27, 2018 04:09 AM