Zara Takes Down Trees, Adds Menorahs To Holiday Displays In Israel

Retail chain Zara is feeling the heat...from the menorahs in their windows, that is, after four Israeli stores swapped some of their Christmas trees for Hanukkah-inspired designs. Customers complained about the one-sided holiday decorations in Jerusalem, prompting Zara's management to add the Jewish candelabras.

Ynetnews.com reported that the Ramat Aviv Mall store in Tel Aviv was redecorated and "some of the Christian symbols were also removed at Haifa's Grand Canyon shopping center, and a sign reading 'Christmas' has disappeared."

"We have Christian, Jewish and Muslim customers, and we are a melting pot for all clients," a Zara representative told Ynet. "Therefore, the Israeli branches don't deviate from the international concept and don't look any different from the branches in Spain."

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Comments

[mochababe73]

11:30 AM on 12/17/2009

How about Zara put up whatever they want in their story instead of caving to STUPID political correctness. People need to stop being so sensitive during the holiday season. How is what Zara put in their window going to detract how you choose to celebrate the holidays. A menorah is not going to convert me to Judaism.

[Easergood]

08:50 PM on 12/16/2009

I am confused. Zara has been in Israel for about 15 years. As someone who used to work for Zara, I know that every December, they always put a Christmas tree in the window. Why is this the first time this issue is being addressed?

[JScott]

02:41 PM on 12/16/2009

Need to put up decorations for Festivius. Get that pole out.

[Sentientbeing09]

07:52 AM on 12/24/2009

Festivus for the rest of us.

[EmeraldWorld]

12:30 PM on 12/16/2009

Why not just settle for "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" with some generic holiday decorations? Save everyone the trouble of arguing over which holiday to represent.