A metaphor and/or simile to describe a situation in which one feels excluded from a ritual, function or event of interest or importance.
Based upon the simple fact that the majority of Americans celebrate christmas, while most Jewish families do not.
This phrase refers to any situation in which an individual is not involved or cannot relate to their peers, and is not restricted to a literal meaning.
Alaskan: I just got my dividend. About $2,000 this year.
Out of state visitor: Man, I hate it when you Alaskans get your dividend checks, I always feel like the jewish kid on christmas.
Hater: Oh my god, that's racist! Why are you always such a racist?
Out of state visitor: um, Jewish people don't celebrate christmas, that's not racism, that's fact. Go read a book dumbass.
When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.