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Monday, October 25, 2004
New Website Promotes Hybrid Holiday: CHRISMUKKAH - a Mix of Christmas and Hanukkah Rituals for Mixed-Faith Families
Monday October 25, 12:20 pm ET
LIVINGSTON, Mont., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Last December, California newlyweds Michelle and Ron Gompertz were slumped on the sofa as their newborn daughter nursed. They stared at the TV, only half-watching the Christmas episode of "The O.C." - a hip teen series, which centers on an affluent family from Newport Beach, California. The O.C.'s smart-aleck anti-hero Seth, son of Sandy Cohen (Jewish) and Kirsten (Protestant), was explaining the family holiday policy to new foster brother Ryan:
Seth: So what's it going to be? You want your menorah or a
candy cane, hmm? Christmas or Hanukkah?
Ryan: Um, I'm not-
Seth: Ah. Don't worry about it buddy, because in this house,
you don't have to choose. Allow me to introduce to you
a little something I like to call - Chrismukkah.
Ryan: Chrismukkah?
Seth: That's right. It's the new holiday and it's sweeping
the nation.
"Sound familiar?" Ron asked rhetorically. Michelle is the Midwestern daughter of a Protestant minister, while Ron is Jewish from New York City. Seth Cohen's clever Chrismukkah was a good name to describe their upcoming hybrid holiday, too.
Ron jumped on his laptop and Googled "Chrismukkah." Finding no results, they hand-made "Happy Chrismukkah" cards for friends and relatives, and decided to create http://www.Chrismukkah.com, a specialized interfaith holiday website.
Ron and Michelle are among the 2.5 million Jewish/Christian families in America today. According to the United Jewish Communities' National Jewish Population Survey, in 2000 52% of America's 5.5 million Jews are intermarried, a decline from their prior survey. This is a worrisome trend within the Jewish community, where assimilation is a hot topic. Many are aghast at the very idea of a Chrismukkah-type holiday for its suggestion of syncretism - the melding of religions - an ominous development for Jewish identity.
According to the UJC survey, many Jews believe it is "racist" to promote marriage only within their faith. The rise of religious fundamentalism has many Jews "turned off" to the role religion plays in the modern world. Perhaps this is why Chrismukkah resonated with Ron and Michelle.
Chrismukkah.com features a collection of refreshingly clever and original holiday cards. For example, one card features a bowl of chicken soup with matzoh balls stacked 3 high to resemble a snow man. Another wishes "Merry Mazeltov." Another depicts a kosher fruitcake complete with recipe. Cards sell for $15.00 per dozen. The site also contains information and resources of interest to interfaith families.
Ron and Michelle recently moved from San Francisco to rural Montana for the quality of life there. They've dedicated the new venture to their half- Jewish daughter Minna, seeing expansion potential for their barn-based business. The O.C.'s Seth Cohen might slyly suggest adding a line of "Rabbi Rabbit"-themed "EasterOver" cards for the Spring.
Contact:
Ron Gompertz
(406) 222-3242
Email: ron@chrismukkah.com
http://www.chrismukkah.com
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Source: Chrismukkah.com
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Monday October 25, 12:20 pm ET
LIVINGSTON, Mont., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Last December, California newlyweds Michelle and Ron Gompertz were slumped on the sofa as their newborn daughter nursed. They stared at the TV, only half-watching the Christmas episode of "The O.C." - a hip teen series, which centers on an affluent family from Newport Beach, California. The O.C.'s smart-aleck anti-hero Seth, son of Sandy Cohen (Jewish) and Kirsten (Protestant), was explaining the family holiday policy to new foster brother Ryan:
Seth: So what's it going to be? You want your menorah or a
candy cane, hmm? Christmas or Hanukkah?
Ryan: Um, I'm not-
Seth: Ah. Don't worry about it buddy, because in this house,
you don't have to choose. Allow me to introduce to you
a little something I like to call - Chrismukkah.
Ryan: Chrismukkah?
Seth: That's right. It's the new holiday and it's sweeping
the nation.
"Sound familiar?" Ron asked rhetorically. Michelle is the Midwestern daughter of a Protestant minister, while Ron is Jewish from New York City. Seth Cohen's clever Chrismukkah was a good name to describe their upcoming hybrid holiday, too.
Ron jumped on his laptop and Googled "Chrismukkah." Finding no results, they hand-made "Happy Chrismukkah" cards for friends and relatives, and decided to create http://www.Chrismukkah.com, a specialized interfaith holiday website.
Ron and Michelle are among the 2.5 million Jewish/Christian families in America today. According to the United Jewish Communities' National Jewish Population Survey, in 2000 52% of America's 5.5 million Jews are intermarried, a decline from their prior survey. This is a worrisome trend within the Jewish community, where assimilation is a hot topic. Many are aghast at the very idea of a Chrismukkah-type holiday for its suggestion of syncretism - the melding of religions - an ominous development for Jewish identity.
According to the UJC survey, many Jews believe it is "racist" to promote marriage only within their faith. The rise of religious fundamentalism has many Jews "turned off" to the role religion plays in the modern world. Perhaps this is why Chrismukkah resonated with Ron and Michelle.
Chrismukkah.com features a collection of refreshingly clever and original holiday cards. For example, one card features a bowl of chicken soup with matzoh balls stacked 3 high to resemble a snow man. Another wishes "Merry Mazeltov." Another depicts a kosher fruitcake complete with recipe. Cards sell for $15.00 per dozen. The site also contains information and resources of interest to interfaith families.
Ron and Michelle recently moved from San Francisco to rural Montana for the quality of life there. They've dedicated the new venture to their half- Jewish daughter Minna, seeing expansion potential for their barn-based business. The O.C.'s Seth Cohen might slyly suggest adding a line of "Rabbi Rabbit"-themed "EasterOver" cards for the Spring.
Contact:
Ron Gompertz
(406) 222-3242
Email: ron@chrismukkah.com
http://www.chrismukkah.com
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
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Source: Chrismukkah.com
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Ready to Start Christmas Shopping? Consider a Trip to Vegas
Monday October 25, 12:53 pm ET
America West Vacations Customers Can Stay, Play and Relax in Style With Free Spa Passes From Luxor
PHOENIX, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Most folks probably don't think about going to Vegas to get their Christmas shopping done, but there are actually many exclusive boutiques for those one-of-a-kind gifts and outlet malls for presents that won't break the budget. Customers who purchase tickets in the next two weeks can get fantastic deals from America West Vacations (NYSE: AWA - News) that'll make the shopping trip a treat for the shopper as well -- including free spa passes and a two-for-one lunch buffet from Luxor.
Customers who purchase tickets today through Nov. 12, 2004 for travel from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20, 2004 can take advantage of these unbelievable packages priced as low as $91 for roundtrip air and a two-night hotel stay. These special deals are 20 percent below normal package prices. The Luxor is offering the following value-added amenities: two complimentary spa passes per room, for use Monday through Friday; one two-for-one lunch buffet per room; a $2 discount per person, up to two, at Passport to Adventure; and one discount coupon per room for up to $35 at Luxor retail stores at the Giza Galleria. To make a reservation, customers may go to www.americawestvacations.com or call 1-800-2-FLY-AWV (1-800-235-9298) and use the promotional code "Vegas Style."
Sample prices* listed below include roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel stay, and also include all taxes and fees.
City Resort/Prices*
Circus Circus Luxor Bellagio
Phoenix $91 $110 $182
Los Angeles $95 $114 $184
San Francisco $108 $127 $197
Seattle $144 $163 $234
Denver $128 $147 $218
Dallas/Fort Worth $149 $165 $236
Chicago/O'Hare $169 $188 $258
Minneapolis/St. Paul $167 $186 $256
Atlanta $217 $236 $307
Miami $185 $204 $275
Baltimore/Washington $191 $210 $281
New York/JFK $182 $201 $272
Newark, N.J. $186 $205 $276
Boston $171 $190 $261
America West Vacations is one of the largest vacation package companies in the U.S., with packages available to Las Vegas, Reno/Lake Tahoe, Alaska, Arizona, California, Mexico, New York City, Boston, Hawaii and Costa Rica. Packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and other options such as tours and rental cars. Air transportation may be provided on America West Airlines, America West Express (operated by Mesa Airlines, Air Midwest or Freedom Airlines) or Hawaiian Airlines.
America West Airlines is the nation's second largest low-cost airline and the only carrier formed since deregulation to achieve major airline status. America West's 13,000 employees serve nearly 55,000 customers a day in 96 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Sample prices are based on a two-night stay departing Dec. 13, 2004. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy and may not apply to group travel or during other holiday/convention dates, as specified by individual hotels. Additional nights, other hotels, dates and destinations are available, but prices will vary. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Hotel rooms are capacity-controlled and subject to availability. Change fees of up to $150 apply. No changes are allowed within 24 hours of departure. Some flights may be provided by America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group.
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Source: America West Airlines
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Monday October 25, 12:53 pm ET
America West Vacations Customers Can Stay, Play and Relax in Style With Free Spa Passes From Luxor
PHOENIX, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Most folks probably don't think about going to Vegas to get their Christmas shopping done, but there are actually many exclusive boutiques for those one-of-a-kind gifts and outlet malls for presents that won't break the budget. Customers who purchase tickets in the next two weeks can get fantastic deals from America West Vacations (NYSE: AWA - News) that'll make the shopping trip a treat for the shopper as well -- including free spa passes and a two-for-one lunch buffet from Luxor.
Customers who purchase tickets today through Nov. 12, 2004 for travel from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20, 2004 can take advantage of these unbelievable packages priced as low as $91 for roundtrip air and a two-night hotel stay. These special deals are 20 percent below normal package prices. The Luxor is offering the following value-added amenities: two complimentary spa passes per room, for use Monday through Friday; one two-for-one lunch buffet per room; a $2 discount per person, up to two, at Passport to Adventure; and one discount coupon per room for up to $35 at Luxor retail stores at the Giza Galleria. To make a reservation, customers may go to www.americawestvacations.com or call 1-800-2-FLY-AWV (1-800-235-9298) and use the promotional code "Vegas Style."
Sample prices* listed below include roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel stay, and also include all taxes and fees.
City Resort/Prices*
Circus Circus Luxor Bellagio
Phoenix $91 $110 $182
Los Angeles $95 $114 $184
San Francisco $108 $127 $197
Seattle $144 $163 $234
Denver $128 $147 $218
Dallas/Fort Worth $149 $165 $236
Chicago/O'Hare $169 $188 $258
Minneapolis/St. Paul $167 $186 $256
Atlanta $217 $236 $307
Miami $185 $204 $275
Baltimore/Washington $191 $210 $281
New York/JFK $182 $201 $272
Newark, N.J. $186 $205 $276
Boston $171 $190 $261
America West Vacations is one of the largest vacation package companies in the U.S., with packages available to Las Vegas, Reno/Lake Tahoe, Alaska, Arizona, California, Mexico, New York City, Boston, Hawaii and Costa Rica. Packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and other options such as tours and rental cars. Air transportation may be provided on America West Airlines, America West Express (operated by Mesa Airlines, Air Midwest or Freedom Airlines) or Hawaiian Airlines.
America West Airlines is the nation's second largest low-cost airline and the only carrier formed since deregulation to achieve major airline status. America West's 13,000 employees serve nearly 55,000 customers a day in 96 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Sample prices are based on a two-night stay departing Dec. 13, 2004. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy and may not apply to group travel or during other holiday/convention dates, as specified by individual hotels. Additional nights, other hotels, dates and destinations are available, but prices will vary. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Hotel rooms are capacity-controlled and subject to availability. Change fees of up to $150 apply. No changes are allowed within 24 hours of departure. Some flights may be provided by America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group.
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Source: America West Airlines
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