What is a Hanukkah Bush?
Many hear the term Hanukkah bush (alternately spelled Chanukah bush) and assume this is just the Jewish version of a Christmas tree. While in some cases this assumption would be correct, it would be a mistake to assume that such bushes have much to do with Christmas at all. There is considerable controversy over whether having a Hanukkah bush in the home is acceptable in Judaism. While some people in certain sects embrace them, others find them offensive because they hint at the ideas of Christmas.
