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The Grinch who Stole Kwanzaa

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

“Put on your yamaka, here comes Hanukkah…”

Everyone has their own way of celebrating the holidays. Some people sing ancient hymns over a plastic baby Jesus in a Nativity scene, some people light a Menorah and possibly wish they had a tree in their living room, others celebrate Kwanzaa (we’ll explain Kwanzaa later in case you don’t know about it…), and the rest just over decorate their living spaces with fat old men in red suits and overstuffed snowmen. Of course we’re just poking a little fun at age old traditions, because you have to add some levity in the world. So whichever is your way, Merry Christmas, Shalom or Happy Chanukahm , and Happy Kwanzaa!

For all you Gentiles out there who need an explanation of what Hanukka is, here ya go: Also known as the Festival of Lights is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE, Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar.

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Of course there is more to it, but if you’re  interested, go ahead and research it. Here are some Ramla Stamp Cufflinks that would make a perfect gift for your Jewish cousin, neighbor, Rabbi, or any other non-gentile companion:

Ramla Stamp Cufflink (Israel)

Or these Israeli Big Menorah Coin Cufflinks, which are absolutely stunning for the holidays:

Israeli Big Menorah Hand Painted Coin Cufflinks ($139)

Now, on to Kwanzaa: Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States honoring universal African Heritage and culture, marked by participants lighting a kinara (candle holder). It is observed from December 26 to January 1 every year. Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving.

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Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966 as the first specifically African American holiday. Karenga said his goal was to “give Blacks an alternative to the existing holiday and give Blacks an opportunity to celebrate themselves and history, rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society.”

Although there is no religious basis in Kwanzaa, its purpose was meant to steer off from the traditional “dominant” norms, to celebrate culture and history.

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And now on to Christmas: Observed on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. Although nominally a Christian holiday, Christmas is also widely celebrated by many non-Christians, and many of its popular celebratory customs have pre-christian or secular themes and origins. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, garlands, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly.

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In addition, several similar mythological figures, known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas and Santa Claus among other names, are associated with bringing gifts to children during the Christmas season.

Santa Claus has been the topic of many popular songs, including this lovely tune by Eartha Kitt:

For Christmas this year,  we offer personalized gifts, such as this Paisley Praise Cross, just under $25:

Personalized Paisley Praise Cross

The practice of putting up special decorations at Christmas has a long history. From pre-Christian times, people in the Roman Empire brought branches from evergreen plants indoors in the winter. Decorating with greenery was also part of Jewish tradition : “Now on the first day you shall take for yourselves the foliage of beautiful trees, palm branches and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. ” (Leviticus 23:40)

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Stay tuned for more Holiday extravaganza talk! Peace, love, and happiness.

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When Santa Claus Hates You – Hobbies and Interests Cufflinks

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

If you don’t believe that Santa Claus is real, then you better wait for him coming out from the chimney to see him in real life. Good boys and girls always get the best gifts, but if you’re naughty, then don’t worry. Remember, Santa Claus is not the only one who will be surprising you this Christmas!

With our great offers, cufflinksman.com should be called another Santa Claus (the only difference of course is that we are not from North Pole). From providing career related cufflinks to themes of your favorite sports, zodiac signs, automotive and superheroes, you can say we celebrate Christmas almost every single day!

If you’re a computer geek and you love surfing, we can send you our cool internet cufflinks. If you’re a sweet naughty gambler, then you can wear our gambling cufflinks. You can be someone else’s Santa Claus by getting him/her nice cufflinks as your gift, so why bother spend weeks trying to figure out what will be your next precious gift?

And no, we don’t just offer you sterling cufflinks, in fact we are proud to offer you with different choices: gold cufflinks, silver cufflinks, unique cufflinks and many more! While everyone is giving and receiving the same old gifts this Christmas, isn’t it time to get excited about getting some special unique gift? So whether you’re giving gifts to someone who is a video game addict, a political advocate, a social drinker, a theater fan or a fighter for everlasting love, we almost have everything for your own satisfaction!

So if you have doubts that Santa Claus might not be sneaking in your house to put some gifts under your Christmas tree, then don’t be too gloomy. You don’t have to spend the rest of your Christmas season sad and lonely, believe me, whether you’re naughty and nice, we’ll still offer you our better-than-North Pole gifts!

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