do israelites celebrate christmas

Historically, Christmas was not celebrated in Israel until the 20th century, as it was not considered a national holiday. However, with the increased immigration of Christians to the region, there has been a growing interest in the celebration of Christmas in Israel. Today, Christmas is celebrated by many Israelis, especially those of Christian heritage. In addition, there are many non-Christian Israelis who have adopted the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree and exchanging gifts.