13 Jews & Chinese

Marginalised by white society, American Jewish and Chinese immigrants lived nearby in the early 20th century.

Jews found Chinese restaurants safe because there are…

Visiting Chinese restaurants were perfect for American Jews as a special Christmas occasion. It gradually became their custom. 

(A sign in a Chinese restaurant)

Because of discrimination, Chinese and Jewish immigrants formed a Christmas bond beyond languages, ethnicities, and religions.

Reference:

Plaut, Joshua Eli, A Kosher Christmas: ‘Tis the Season to be Jewish (US: Rutgers University Press, 2012)