Al Rosen was a Jewish man who loved Christmas. Saddened to see a neighbor working on Christmas eve, Al offered to perform a "mitzvah," or good deed: to take over his Christian neighbor's shift for no pay so he could spend the holiday with his family. This soon became an annual tradition spanning thirty years, where Al and his family worked a wide variety of odd jobs so others could have holidays off. A loving blend of Hanukkah and Christmas traditions, "The Christmas Mitzah" encapsulates the generous spirit of both holidays -- doing good for others -- in this charming book inspired by a true story. Provided by publisher.