The history of Jewish families eating Chinese food on Christmas

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Published 2020-01-02

There's a longstanding tradition of Jewish families eating Chinese food on Christmas Day. Here's a look at how the custom started.

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All Comments (12)

@rons479 3 years ago

Chinese restaurants were the only restaurants open Christmas day.
@JeffSokol604 4 years ago

Apparently I’ve been following a Jewish tradition.
@Palidor19 1 year ago

If I can’t get access to a traditional Christmas dinner, this is what I’m going for, from now on
@danishpastry2885 2 years ago

Interesting appreciated post!
@sammychow5238 2 years ago

Jewish and aChinese have history
@CCP_zhongguo_sai_B 3 years ago

These are all Cantonese dishes to be precise.
@victoriaxox0 3 years ago

♥️♥️♥️
@sammychow5238 2 years ago

We were both pursistuted
@sammychow5238 2 years ago

Humany
@sammychow5238 2 years ago

We are all GOG’s children.
@dbz739921 2 years ago

A lo mein Trump's unleavened bread every time