Christmas and Chanukah are right around the corner, and I could not be more happy. I love the holiday season as much as the next girl but it’s kind of  rough being Jewish during this time. I love my religion and the Jewish culture that I am involved in, so it’s hard being suffocated by Christmas “everything” during this time of the season. Here are a few moments, as told by Noah Ritter aka the “apparently kid”, most Jews can relate to during this lovely Christmas season.

You don’t understand why Christmas music comes so early every year 

We get it, you like your holiday, but come on it hasn’t even been Thanksgiving yet, so is it really necessary? The answer is no. 

People always say “Merry Christmas” to you instead of the neutral “Happy holidays” or (God forbid) “Happy Chanukah”.

This one really gets to me because I don’t understand why everyone just assumes you celebrate Christmas. I get it, there aren’t a lot of us Jews, but at least be more polite and say something neutral that applies to all. 

Secret Santa exchanges with your friends is a little awkward... mostly because we all know that a secret Chanukah Harry would be so much better. 

Your friends never fail to ask what you want for Christmas... 

All I want for Christmas is for you to realize that I don't celebrate Christmas.

People ask what your family plans for Christmas Eve are: 
Oh, you know, the usual; Chinese food and then the movie theaters, because those are the only two places open on Christmas Eve. 

Jews only get a small section in every store for Chanukah decorations.

Walking through Target or Walgreens, Christmas gets endless aisles of decorations and food related to the holiday. But us Jews, we only get two small little shelves with Matzo Ball mix and little blue glittered jewish stars that stick to your windows. Yup, that’s about it.

You also roll your eyes whenever you see “Happy Birthday, Jesus” decorations 
Because honestly, what the hell… Is that really necessary, really?? 

Everyone is shocked when they realize you don’t eat ham during the holidays. 

Sorry we’re too busy eating our latkes, matzo ball soup and jelly donuts. Also, that's sooo not Kosher.  

And when people finally figure out that you’re Jewish, you get the same questions every time. 
Is Chanukah really eight days? Do you get a present everyday? That sounds so much better than Christmas. Hey, what is Chanukah, anyways?

Regardless of what you celebrate, I hope you have very happy and healthy HOLIDAYS. And, maybe start spreading Chanukah cheers every once and awhile.