Yes, the stories are true: the majority of child survivors of the Holocaust stayed alive by hiding in cemeteries, in dug holes under floor boards, in cellars, cupboards, haylofts or attics. Many of these hidden children have not seen sunlight for days or even months. But not all hidden children lived this way during the Holocaust. Because many people do not fit stereotypes of what a group of people looks like, many Jewish children did not resemble the Jewish stereotype depicted in Nazi propaganda. To ensure their safety, a number of children pretended to be Christians, which put a heavy weight on their shoulders because if there was a mistake, their whole cover would be blown and they could be You are. Pretending to be Christian came with the burden of false identity papers, which were difficult to obtain in German-occupied Europe. As police often checked these papers to classify citizens, many children were forced to bounce from shelter to shelter, leaving their families behind. In the particular case of boys, many were circumcised within 48 hours of birth. For this reason, using public restrooms and participating in sports could reveal their false identity. As a result, many boys underwent painful procedures to hide the fact that they were circumcised or even dressed and acted like