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Christmas star/star of David decoration

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FestiveFannyGallops · 20/12/2020 09:34

Out walking yesterday we passed a house with a beautiful wreath on the door made of sticks, wound with ribbon and decorated with pine cones in the shake of a star. I've been collecting sticks to make a Christmas tree wall decoration but have lost the enthusiasm and time. The star would be a perfect alternative. Dd pointed out that it's a Star of David as is 6 pointed and wouldn't be appropriate for us to have as we are catholic. I hadn't even realised it was a Star of David as was just admiring it. I said they Jesus was Jewish so I'm not sure it would be inappropriate to have one but I'm not sure how. I would want to offend anyone.,

Would it be inappropriate?

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EssentialHummus · 20/12/2020 09:38

I’m just the first random Jew reading this thread but it wouldn’t offend me. Someone hotter on liturgy might have a view on the importance of the symbol etc but I don’t think more ordinary people would.

lidoshuffle · 20/12/2020 09:38

Do a five pointed star if you're worried?

Aprilx · 20/12/2020 09:39

Just do the usual five pointed Christmas star.

Ihatefish · 20/12/2020 09:41

What’s wrong with a pentagram?

GinAtMerlottes · 20/12/2020 09:47

I’m Jewish. There are loads of Star of David decorations etc out there, have always found it interesting but not offensive. I’d say go for it if you want.

NiceLegsShameAboutTheFace · 20/12/2020 09:48

I'm Anglo-Catholic and I'd love the Star of David as part of my decorations. It would remind me of a lovely Jewish friend Blush

lidoshuffle · 20/12/2020 09:49

Maybe a pentagram would offend the Satanists Grin

ConcreteUnderpants · 20/12/2020 10:05

Another Jew here....go for it! I think they are much prettier than pentagrams anyway!

Felifox · 20/12/2020 10:12

Another Catholic here, I can't see why it matters, it's a more attractive shape. I can't see many people being offended by it.

FestiveFannyGallops · 20/12/2020 10:17

It would be inside and no one ever comes here normally let alone this past year so there isn't anyone to be offended but I get worried about appropriating things.

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