Choosing Holiday Books for Children of Interfaith Families.

The article focuses on the challenges and opportunities faced by interfaith families during holiday celebrations, particularly Christmas and Hanukkah. It highlights the growing prevalence of interfaith marriages—nearly 40% of recent marriages—and the need for children's books that respectfully represent multiple religious traditions without imposing beliefs. Experts emphasize the importance of parents guiding book choices to ensure cultural and religious sensitivity, noting that stories can educate children about different faiths' meanings without requiring belief. The article recommends the 2024 book *Gingerbread Dreidels* by Jane Breskin Zalben as a positive example that honors both Christmas and Hanukkah traditions within interfaith families.