Well, my parents are both gone, and my wife's parents are dangers to our children, so keep that in mind before you poo-poo our tradition:
We mock.
We don't mock Christ's birth. But we mock the holy living heck out of commercialism, meaningless traditions, and the veiled hypocracy we see around us.
Remember: Light minded = Mocking sacred things of God = big no-no.
Light hearted = finding humor and joy in the ups and downs of our mortal probation = critical coping skill.
We sing parodies of Christmas songs. We twitter and dare each other to make this Christmas, the one where we send out Christmas Cards with our bare bums prominently displayed. We see people in public places doing things and thinking thoughts and having conversations, and we MST3K the scene until tears are running down our faces and our sides hurt. We watch Jim Carrey's The Grinch who Stole Christmas, and revel in his attitude and actions.
And if ya don't like it, Pucker up and kiss it, Whoville!
LM
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If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack, to sit in the synagogue and pray.
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall.
And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day.
That would be the sweetest thing of all.
Ohhh....
If I were a rich man...
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