There are many foolish practices that are kept by the Orthodox Jews.
That doesn't mean that every non-orthodox Jew is staying on top of these ridiculous rituals.
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What then does God desire? Certainly not the rituals of men seeking to control other men. To paraphrase the Christ: When you pray, pray from the heart and soul. Not from rote.
Both the Jews and Catholics are guilty of such.
What do we celebrate this day? The birth of Jesus of Nazareth. How do we do it? With presents. And yet, the only gift we should be open to is this.
His presence.
As said elsewhere there is much, too much in fact, done in Christendom that Christ would not approve of.
As was said and written so very long ago, I say to you now.
The Lord bless you, and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.