A group of Danish Muslims is said to be refusing to eat a traditional yuletide treat there because they are offended by their name -- "Jewish Cookies."
The cookies, which are made with cinnamon and hazelnuts, are not particularly Jewish. But they are popular during the pre-Christmas period.
The Danish daily B.T. quotes one Ole Poulsen, head of the public food consumer department, as saying that the name may have to changed at some point.
Denmark’s chief rabbi, Bent Lexner, said he wouldn't mind a name change, but added that "
I think that it would be better to educate Muslims to respect the culture of the majority in Denmark, if they want the majority to respect their culture."
