If you’re the Jewish partner in an interfaith couple, you face the December Dilemma — how to send two sets of friends and relatives a greeting card that expresses both your wishes for a happy holiday season without offending any recipients. The answer is to send an interfaith greeting card. The cards are “appealing to people because they express the magical quality of the two holidays,” says Philip Okrend, co-founder of Mixed Blessing, a greeting card company.
If you only need a few cards, your local Bloomingdales, Borders, or Barnes and Noble may yield 1 or 2 interfaith choices, usually located in the Chanukah section. An independent shop may be a better bet. The Gift Zone in Redondo Beach (1886 1/2 S Pacific Coast Hwy; 310- 316-7566) carries interfaith designs by Mishpocha. Once Upon a Time in Montrose (2284 Honolulu Avenue; 818- 248-9668) offers Marcel Schurman designs.
If your holiday card list runs to dozens, your best bet is to order online. Mixed Blessing (
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