Israel at XMAS

[Hornin Hong Kong]

My idiot friend is getting married in ISRAEL on Christmas Eve.

I'm actually considering it since they have a direct flight from HK.

My question is this - does the whole city shut down like london (dont go to london over xmas nothing is open for a week) or can I still do tourity stuff on the 26/27/28 in Israel?

I've already been to Tel Aviv and it is awesome - wouldnt mind going again.

 

[TenaciousTgarden]

I'm pretty sure you can do just about anything on the days after. I was there Christmas several years ago and did tons of touristy stuff. If nothing else, do yourself a favor and go to the beach in Eilat, or go see the Dead Sea and hike up to Masada. I don't think things need to be "open" to enjoy those things. Israel is amazing. I'm jealous.

 

[CaptainEd]

i have my doubts that the birth of christ is a national holiday there

 

[Napoleon]

Things you'll find:

-Tons of "pilgrims" visiting Bethlehem (they will not look like Thanksgiving "pilgrims")
-Tons of security
-Tons of Jews


Things you will NOT find:

-Pepperoni as an option at Pizza Hut
-Lax security at the airport
-Two all beef patties special sauce lettuce CHEESE pickles onions on a sesame seed bun

L'Chaim!

 

[Hornin Hong Kong]

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[TenaciousTgarden]

are you jewish or just well traveled?

 

[Napoleon]

Mira la yentita!

 

[l00p]

Funny, he does not look Druish.