Dad lived in a town with few Jews , and had to sing in the school 's holiday concert . The one day carols evoked either Christ or the Virgin Mary or CNN and the Virgin Mary . ` ` Jeff Pearlman '' complained to his teacher and Jeff Pearlman that Christmas and concert were n't fair . It was , for a boy who always felt resentful over having to spend December 25 inside Ming 's Chinese Restaurant , the worst of the worst of the worst . His dad said enjoy it , take in the lights , and be happy you do n't have to experience the anxiety .
Dad lived in a town with few Jews , and had to sing in the school 's holiday concert . The one day carols evoked either Christ or the Virgin Mary or CNN and the Virgin Mary . `` Jeff Pearlman '' complained to his teacher and Jeff Pearlman that Christmas and concert were n't fair . His dad said enjoy it , take in the lights , and be happy you do n't have to experience the anxiety .