Finn & Mazzy: The Perfect Hanukkah and Christmas Tradition for Interfaith Families
- saltysproutscollec
- Dec 21, 2025
- 4 min read
It's December 10th. Your kids are asking why you're the only family with both a menorah and a tree. Your mother-in-law just asked (again) which holiday you're "really" celebrating. And you're exhausted from trying to make both traditions feel special without shortchanging either one. Sound familiar?
Every December, 18+ million people in interfaith households navigate this beautiful, complicated dance. Here's the truth: you shouldn't have to choose. Your kids shouldn't feel torn between two halves of who they are.
That's exactly where Finn & Mazzy: The Mitzvah Makers come in, two unlikely holiday heroes on a mission to bring laughter, learning, and kindness to homes that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
Quick Overview
What You Get | 12-day printable holiday experience blending both traditions |
Perfect For | Interfaith families celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas |
Format | Daily story card + kindness mission |
Time Needed | 5-10 minutes per day |
Ages | 5-10 years (adaptable for younger/older) |
Price | Classic Kit: $14.99 |
Delivery | Instant digital download - print at home |
What Is Finn & Mazzy: The Mitzvah Makers?
Finn & Mazzy is a 12-day printable holiday experience that brings Hanukkah and Christmas together through storytelling, laughter, and acts of kindness.
Meet the characters:
Finn the Elf: loves cookies, chaos, and Christmas magic
Mazzy the Mitzvah Maker: brings Hanukkah spirit, glitter, and good deeds
These two magical characters get accidentally double booked at the same house and decide to team up to make the season unforgettable.
Each day, families discover:
A short, hilarious illustrated story starring Finn and Mazzy
A bite-sized lesson about gratitude, light, miracles, or kindness
A Mitzvah Mission - a simple act of kindness to complete together
Think of it as Elf on the Shelf meets Hanukkah storybook meets family kindness challenge, designed specifically for households celebrating both holidays.
How It Works (It's Ridiculously Easy)
No elaborate setups. No nightly elf posing stress. Just connection, laughter, and learning.
Your daily routine:
Read - Open that day's story card and read Finn and Mazzy's latest adventure aloud (2-3 minutes)
Reflect - Discuss the quick lesson together (1-2 minutes)
Do - Complete the Mitzvah Mission as a family (5-10 minutes)
Track - Mark it off on your progress poster and celebrate
Sample missions include:
Give someone an unexpected compliment
Help clean up without being asked
Share something special with a sibling
Make a card for someone who needs cheering up
Light a candle and share what you're grateful for
No screens required. No Amazon orders at midnight. Just print, read, and connect.
What's Included in Your Downloadable Kit:
Instant PDF download with everything you need:
2 Full-Color Story Cards (8.5x11 printable pages)
Professionally illustrated adventures featuring Finn and Mazzy
Mitzvah Mission Tracker Poster (11x17)
Visual progress chart kids love checking off
Builds excitement as they see their kindness add up
Printable Character Cutouts
Punch-out Finn & Mazzy figures (no scissors needed!)
Use them as bookmarks, decorations, or story companions
Bonus Coloring Pages
4 themed coloring sheets featuring both holidays
Perfect for downtime or younger siblings
Certificate of Completion
Celebrate finishing all 12 missions together
Frame-worthy keepsake
Parent Guide
Quick setup tips and mission modifications
Conversation starters for each lesson
Ideas for adapting to your family's schedule
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What Your Family Gains (The Real Magic) For Your Kids:
While they're laughing at Finn's cookie disasters and Mazzy's glitter explosions, they're actually learning:
Cultural appreciation - What Hanukkah and Christmas have in common (light, miracles, family, generosity)
Emotional intelligence - How simple acts of kindness create real change
Identity confidence - That celebrating both traditions makes them special, not confused
Daily mindfulness - Taking time each day to reflect and connect
"It's like Elf on the Shelf had a baby with Mensch on a Bench, but smarter, funnier, and actually doable." David L., Denver, dad of three
"My kids finally understand both holidays instead of just going through the motions. They ask to read the story before we even light the menorah now." Sarah R., Chicago, mom of 7-year-old twins
"I was drowning in December overwhelm. This gave us a structure that felt meaningful without adding stress. Total game-changer." Maya K., Portland, interfaith mom
Why parents love it:
✅ No nightly setup or creative posing required
✅ Screen-free quality time built into your routine
✅ Teaches kindness without feeling preachy
✅ Honors both traditions equally and joyfully
✅ Works even if you start mid-December (guidance included)
✅ One-time purchase, use year after year
"It's like Elf on the Shelf had a baby with Mensch on a Bench, but smarter, funnier, and actually doable." David L., Denver, dad of three
"My kids finally understand both holidays instead of just going through the motions. They ask to read the story before we even light the menorah now." Sarah R., Chicago, mom of 7-year-old twins
"I was drowning in December overwhelm. This gave us a structure that felt meaningful without adding stress. Total game-changer." Maya K., Portland, interfaith mom
This isn't about perfection or Pinterest-worthy holidays. It's about reclaiming the season's meaning while actually enjoying your family
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