Decorations for Sukkah Intended for Christian Holiday
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Question
Hello, is it permissible to decorate a sukkah with decorations that are labeled as intended for a Christian holiday, or is it forbidden because it is considered an invitation to idolatry?
Answer
Hello,
This is not considered an invitation to idolatry, as it is manufactured in a factory and is merely an advertisement for sale.
Source
This is apparent from the explanations in Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 139, Se'if 13, and Orach Chaim, Siman 154, Se'if 11, where candles of idolatry are forbidden for the mitzvah candle of Shabbat, Chanukah, and synagogue, and it is explained that only when they were in the house of idolatry, but mere designation does not prohibit. This is also written in Shu't Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim, Siman 42, that mere designation does not prohibit.