<description>&lt;p&gt;Is it permitted to mention the holiday of Christmas by name? Is it different if it is written rather than spoken? Sources can be found &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C_3T4ApJGE9EfENKoyKK8MtM70Lu6TDA?rtpof=true&amp;usp=drive_fs' target='_self'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;
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“Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”?

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<description>&lt;p&gt;Why do we light a shamash? When and where should it be lit? SOurces can be found &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QCUTDVW92nPH7rw-hF3uDfO-OLz3c-eO?rtpof=true&amp;usp=drive_fs' target='_self'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;
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Lighting the Shamash

<description>&lt;p&gt;Is it permitted to call a friend by his name if your parent shares the same name? Sources can be found &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CK7X0Ag4HUx4nP1tft6Up3Rv92Fkq8EU?rtpof=true&amp;usp=drive_fs' target='_self'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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Calling a Friend by Name Who Shares Your Parent’s Name

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