Aside from the one Jew that we all need to thank for all the presents under the tree on December 25th, I’d like to acknowledge a few other Jewish men that have contributed to the holiday spirit:
- Irving Berlin: Composer of arguably the most popular Christmas song of all-time: White Christmas
- Johnny Marks: Composer of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
- Sammy Cahn and Jule Stein: “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!”
- Jay Livingston and Ray Evans: “Silver Bells.”
- Mel Tormé: “The Christmas Song.” (You know…the chestnuts roasting thing)
Whatever you believe you cannot deny we are all connected and can all share a day dedicated to peace and love.
How about it, Ye? Truce?