If you've been invited to somebody's house for Christmas, but they don't celebrate it, do you still have to bring them something? Josh's parents are throwing what is almost their weekly party on Christmas. But they're Jewish. They said I should bring Alex. (Can I give her as a gift?)
Also, when I get there, do I bother saying Merry Christmas to them, or no? I asked Josh, and he said it's not a Christmas party, just a party that happens to be on Christmas. Which makes me think I don't. But it's just such a big holiday, that surely you do. Or no? I'm so confused.
And while you're answering questions, why do I get all stressed out about the most retarded things? Thank you.
5 comments:
i've absolutely no experience with jewish households and festivities. i think if josh says it's just a party that happens to be on christmas, i would skip the christmas stuff.
if in doubt whether i should bring something to a party or not i usually bring a bottle of wine, but i guess that would be hard for you to do. uff ... i'm already out of answers.oh, just bring yourself and alex. if josh says so i think it will be okay.
why do you get stressed out about the most retarded things? hmmm ... because you're a thinking, feeling human being? i do too. no idea why. the only thing i seem to have noticed is that girls do it more than boys do.
"Happy holidays" is a nice all-purpose greeting that covers all the bases.
If you feel like you must bring a token (although I doubt it's expected), bring something disposable or edible, like cookies or a treat.
Relax and have fun!
Sam,
I'd consider it a "hostess gift"-- chocolates, flowers/pointsettia, wine, a candle, etc. If you can't swing any of those, just write a good thank you note and tell them what a great time you had. Gratitude is the best gift!
Sam,
I'd ...
bring a hostess gift & the suggestions offered are perfect, say "Happy Holidays", it's appropriate, and send the Thank You note, too.
These are all very gracious things and 'good form', too....stuff I've told my daughters and that my mom told me.
Don't worry about getting stressed out about the most retarded things. Most of us do, specially when we have to try and figure it on our own. That's why you have us, your online community.
Happy Holidays and blessings to you and yours.
P.S. Glad Dani could go off skiing and that Alex will be mother's helpering. Wishing the best to you all in the New Year.
Weekly parties? I'd love to be invited.
I agree that a hostess gift--some cookies from a bakery or candies or something--would be nice. But if you don't bring anything I really don't think they'd mind. An honest written thank you would count a lot more.
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