Why do Jewish Americans Eat Chinese Food on Christmas? by Max Wang published on 2025-03-24T13:30:42Z Since the late 1800s, Jewish Americans have maintained the tradition of getting Chinese takeout on Christmas day. Jewish people eating Chinese food on Christmas has become a well-known stereotype, but it’s significantly based in truth, being a beloved tradition in many Jewish families. But why has this seemingly random tradition lasted so long? And how was a strong connection formed between the Jews and Chinese immigrants in the first place? Genre Learning