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From: martillo@mit-athena.ARPA (Joaquim Martillo)
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Subject: Re: Christmas {report} card
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In re: Christians who wish Jews, "Merry Christmas" etc.

So what?  Why should Christians have to know anything about Judaism?
They are just trying to be polite.  And in my case, I do not go around
informing everyone I am Jewish.

I have been wished "Merry Christmas" by non-Christian Japanese who just
thought it was an appropriate greeting for this time of the year.  For
over 97% of the people she was right.  

This is part of being in galut, and we happen to live in a basically
Christian country.  If it bothers you, you can move to Israel an
mistakenly wish (in utter politeness and friendliness) "Mo`adim
besimhah" or "hag sameah".

Yehoyaqim Martillo-'A`jami