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I think it would be fine to send the same card, but if you personalize a message to them saying "Happy Hanukkah" or "Happy Holidays". I send the same card to my Jewish friends as my Catholic friends, and vice versa.

I don't think it's a weird question, but I also dont think that any of your jewish friends are going to be offended by a card that says merry christmas.... You could also print up some (blue) Happy Hannukah's & stick em on the card as well.... (w/glue dots).

But this is really an adorable card, any of your friends would enjoy receiving it!

I don't think you need to do a second set of cards. A personalized message, such as Happy Holidays...in addition to the adorable Xmas card is lovely. Even though we don't celebrate Christmas spiritually, we still enjoy all of the festivities and accoutrements the holiday has to offer.

Most people i know send Happy Holiday cards, instead of Christmas or Chanukah specific. But since you already did your card as Merry Christmas, I think you should either just send the same card to your Jewish friends with a personal note about Happy Chanukah, or send out a Happy Holidays card to your Jewish friends with a picture of your baby. It doesn't matter that your baby isn't Jewish. But I don't think you should send out a formal Happy Chanukah card. I am Jewish and I would think a formal, printed Happy Chanukah card (like a Chanukah version of your Christmas card) from a non-Jewish friend would seem a bit weird. But a note on a holiday or Christmas card wishing me a happy Chanukah would seem normal. But honestly, no matter what you sent me, i wouldn't be offended.

OK, I have to know -- is that Daisy or Julio and if it is Daisy, where's Julio (and vice versa)?

Oh, and since you (and your baby) celebrate Christmas, I think the "Merry Christmas" card is fine, but I agree with a handwritten Chanukah greeting to those who you are certain celebrate the Jewish holiday. It's more about the reaching out and sending well wishes (and pictures of cute kids are always welcome).

I am Jewish and I think your card is not only adorable but absolutely appropriate. The message already says "Happy Holidays."

hi there, what a cute card. i'm jewish and i love receiving cards for any holiday. i often send Chanukah cards to non-jews. i think anyone that was miffed about getting a card as adorable as this probably isnt worth sending a card too.

How about go French and send a New Year's card? That's what we do--also keeps me feeling less pressured because as long as it is out by the end of January, I figure I'm on time. Heh.

Cute card. Next year, split the difference and go Kwanzaa.

A Hannukah card with a picture of a non-Jewish baby is no weirder than a Christmas card with a picture of Jesus, a Jewish baby.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, everyone. You're all very helpful, and of course I loved the compliments about the card and the baby. To answer the question, the baby is Daisy. Julio is our dog who I'm pretty sure is celebrating the fact that this is the first Christmas I'm not dressing him in antlers or a hat and putting him in front of the camera.

Buy memorah stamps to mail it out. :) I am jewish and wouldn't be offended at all [but I have major x-mas envy this year]. Sometimes it does get annoying to be inundated with tons of x-mas and no channukah. Kids can get especially upset by this. Your card is super cute and a great idea for being unable to select an image.
Cheers!

I do a generic season's greetings card for that reason. But my son has been known to wear a Santa hat in the photo.

Cute card! If you think someone might be offended, just send them a separate card.

Don't be generic. If you are Christian say Merry Christmas. If you are Jewish say Happy Hanukkah. Would you be offended if you received a cute card with a baby that read Happy Hanukkah? Didn't think so.