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<font size=3>If a decoration was manufactured specifically for a Non
Jewish Holiday may one use it to decorate their Succah? The Chassam
Sofer (OC 42) says it is permissible since we hold that it is Hazmana
B'Alma, merely preparation to use for the non Jewish purpose. Hazmona
even for avodah zara does not make the item forbidden. Additionally
the sale of the item is considered a bitul or nullification of the intent
of avodah zara. Lastly it was not intended to be avodah zara or to
serve the avodah zara, it is only decorative. <br><br>
The Shevet Halevi (2:10) says that even if it is written on the box that
it is made for the Non Jewish Holiday it is permissible. Moreover
he adds that since it was made by a machine and not a person, a machine
cannot have intentions for avodah zara. (Moadim L'Simcha) <br><br>
While most poskim do not have any objections, the Halichos V'Hanhagos
says that Rav Elyashiv holds it is a "Davar Michuar", it is
ugly to bring these decorations into the Succah, although it does not say
that he assurs. <br>
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