Anyways I don't feel that we are "fliping off" the jews. It is true that we are very similar. Our major difference is the belief that Jesus is our savour and the son of God. Also Jews call themselves the choosen people of God...what makes them think they are so much better then everyone else? God loves all his children. Anyways, it is true that Dec. 25 is not Jesus's birthday but it is unknown of the exact day of his birth so we choose to celebrate it on that day. As far as adding in a Christmas tree and all that, it really isn't needed it was just added to make it more enjoyable. Not that it wasn't enjoyable before.