As always, your piece is thoughtful, insightful and wonderfully honest. Lovely humor, as well, on a subject that is uncomfortable also for those of us raised as Christians. I was present at a lighting of the menorah on the 1st night of Hanukkah and loved hearing the prayers sung, in spite of feeling awkward too. It is so important that we accept the awkwardness of these situations and not retreat to fear or avoiding the questions you raise (and answer very well!). We must all find our own way to embrace our own beliefs and respect others’, as you and all the other respondents here have so articulately made clear. Joyous holidays to all.