Mixed-faith marriages are growing ever more common in the cultural gumbo that is America. This book embraces that stew, shellfish and all. The hybrid holiday Chrismukkah solves the pesky problem of having to celebrate twice. Chrismukkah, though not a new concept, was brought into the pop-culture lexicon by the Fox soap opera The OC and has since exploded in popularity. Gersh Kuntzman tracks down the history, myth, and practice of Chrismukkah. His enthusiasm for Chrismukkah is so great, in fact, that he has constructed a place for the holiday at the core of human society. Gersh’s droll social commentary and liberal use of Biblical history make for a gripping account of the previously untold Chrismukkah story. This book is one part holiday satire, one part celebration, and one part absurd contrivance. From the “Refusal of the Gift” to the “Hour of Silent Reflection,” this humorous handbook provides a witty treasury of Chrismukkah lore. Read Less