1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 It’s officially the holiday season. Lezli is joined by Detroit-based Iconoclast Dinner Culinary Honoree and owner of Flowers of Vietnam, George Azar. He shares a brief update on the most recent shutdown in Michigan and how he's impacted as a restaurant owner. They also explore what it was like growing up as a Palestinian Christian in Southwest Detroit, George's feelings on how being an Arab Christian impacted how the Arab-American community received him, and how his family celebrated as well as what was on the table during the two most important holidays in his home; Easter and Christmas.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Relevant and Recommended Reads:&amp;nbsp; Christmas in the Palestinian Territories on whychristmas?com Millions of tourists visit Bethlehem every Christmas. But Palestinians who live there are struggling to survive. Religions - Christianity: Eastern Orthodox Church 🎧 Listen 🎧 on #applepodcasts, #spotify, or wherever you get podcasts &amp;nbsp; Have thoughts on this episode? Share them on social media using the hashtag #impoliteconversationpodcast. Also follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter and email press@iconoclastdinner.com with feedback or questions! Please rate and review us. Podcast Team = Lezli Levene Harvell (Host &amp;amp; Executive Producer) / Rez Nemorin (Producer) / Justin Bates (Sound Engineer)&amp;nbsp; #podcast #IDEimpoliteconversation #IDEpodcast #IDE #production #culture #storytelling #producers #community #bethlehem #twelvefeasts #palestinian #palestinianchristmas #eating #arabic #church #greekorthodox #easter #celebrate #tourism #muslim #arabs The IDE Impolite Conversation Podcast http://www.theiconoclastdinner.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16919354/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/16919354