In this hilarious episode of the online comedy series, YidLife Crisis, created by and starring Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion, the two of them go through the familiar Jewish ritual of eating out in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas.
The tradition, which began at the end of the 19th century on the Lower East Side, is often attributed to the fact that Jews and Chinese lived in close proximity (e.g. Chinatown is right next to the storied Jewish neighborhood in lower Manhattan) and because Chinese restaurants were the only eateries open on Christmas Day.
In this clip, called “Yingl Bells,” Chaimie (played by Elman), looks for deeper meaning in this long-lasting tradition. Leizer (Batalion) thinks Chaimie is being ridiculous. As the argument gets heated, the hapless waiter gets caught in the middle.
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