Thank you, Adar
11 months ago
for inviting us to share in celebrating with you. It was a wonderful time full of love, warmth and joy.
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How to celebrate Chanukah 5769 with all my friends!
It made me
 "With lots of friends - that's really the right way to do Chanukah."
How I did it: I went to three Chanukah parties, with different groupings of friends. Two of them involved singing, one of them had only pre-made latkes, but that was OK, and at one, I bonded with the older generation and even got an invitation to help lead a Yiddish singing group. Lessons & tips: Learn how to make latkes and, if you don't have room in your house, have someone else host (with the warning that they really need a good kitchen fan or else the house will reek of oil). Get a few songs together. Avoid "I Had a Little Dreidel," b/c someone like me could go postal on you. Resources: http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D7r6Oe1hu5vQ&ei=JtNYSe3WFNPGtgfluaynDg&usg=AFQjCNEyEBGP2kGliWwjzCtOBvCU8njAug">In this video, a guy named Bill makes latkes. It's a pretty good start. Skip the white wine, though... If you must have alcohol, have a water glass with Manischewitz or a Maccabi beer from Israel. See if you can find Adam Sandler's Hanukkah Song to get you in the mood.
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Same time, next year....
11 months ago
actually, Chanukah starts Fri 12/11 PM in ‘09. I like when it’s earlier than Christmas because after shopping for others, there’s still time to shop for myself.
Participating
11 months ago
in this goal made me more aware of the community aspect of this holiday. Thanks, Adar, for inviting me. It also gave me the impetus to seek out and try some some new kosher foods, such as these zucchini pancakes, which are totally pareve and not bad at all.
Change in plans
11 months ago
Saturday, my sister called to say my nephew woke with a terrible cold. She had to cancel our Chanukah party. I think I was as disappointed as my niece and nephew (well, maybe not AS disappointed, but pretty close). I assured them they’d still get their gifts…we tentatively have a New Year’s date to exchange gifts.
A new tradition is born…exchange gifts on New Years. Sure is better than making resolutions…
Enore is
I don't think I really celebrated anything.
11 months ago
Still, it was kinda nice being the token atheist at Adar’s house. Cat sneered at me a lot, but, really, who can blame her? Adar was nice to me, though, and even spoke to me once or twice.
Plus, those potato pancakes were jammin’!
Happy Chanukah everyone!
11 months ago
It’s almost over, but I wanted to get in my good wishes before the end. I hope everyone has had a lovely holiday season!
Segsy is looking for a new job... yet again!
Tonight is the last night of Chanukah
11 months ago
I have not been so good at keeping up. This year has been very fruitful for my son thanks to the grandparents, aunts and uncles. Oh and not so bad for me now that I sort have my itouch functioning.
Here’s to a Happy New year!
Darkness won
11 months ago
I’m removing this goal. I will not celebrate while Gaza is being bombed. This is not a holiday, it’s another war.
The darkness won this year. Will we let it rule forever?
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Went to a Hanukah party tonight.
11 months ago
A hundred people, at least. All of them grabbing the freshly heated latkes.
I finally rescued some. The best I’ve ever had.
mahinui ever more at home
the lit menorah
11 months ago
and my honey
We called daughter S who celebrates Chanukah with her mom, and played the music and lit the candles with her.
She was surprised and happy to share in our celebration tonight.
We reflected on our gratitudes, ate latkes, sauteed apples, meatballs, creme fraiche, and drank red wine and arak. We celebrated one world, peace, light, and discovered the iPhone in all its wonders does not support sending photos other than to email accounts. Wild.
