How Do You Celebrate The Holidays In An Interfaith Marriage?
The holiday season is a wonderful time for most families. But for the 40,000 couples who enter into interfaith marriages each year, along with the joy often comes lots of controversy. Look for common elements in your different beliefs, and incorporate these similarities into your holiday celebrations. Take the time to learn about your partner’s religion and to participate in those ceremonies or rituals that hold meaning for him or her. Ask lots of questions so you can understand why these traditions are important to your mate. Help your children understand both of your holidays, no matter which religion they follow. Create your own special traditions as a couple. They could be a blending of things you have both done in the past, or they could be new things you explore together for the first time. Be sensitive to the fact that celebrating the holidays at your parents’ house could be awkward for your partner. Explain what to expect before you go, and help to put him or her at ease as muc
