Kesher Talk

This reminds me of a family I know. Their son was in preschool with mine. His mother is an Indian Muslim (although not a practicing one), who was born and grew up in Africa. The father is a Jew from New England, and is an atheist. They met while studying in England.

In that preschool they celebrated every possible holiday out there (as opposed to our stupid public school).When I asked my son what holiday does Salam celebrate, he told me that he does not celebrate anything. When I got to know his mom better, we became friends, and I asked her about this. She said that her husband opposed to a celebration of any religious holiday, due to his atheism. She also told me that she would celebrate anything: Hannuka, Christmas, whatever - as long as there was some kind of celebration at home. I really felt for her.

posted by Alisa InWonderland @ 12/30/2002 02:53:15 PM