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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Our Hanukkah Celebration

First, I should remind everyone we are not Jewish, but we celebrate Hanukkah (we aren't really Christian and we celebrate Christmas - we see it the same). It started over a decade ago as a "theme" party over the holidays (to do something different) and has grown into a true celebration. We have Hanukkah dishes, decorations, books, music and toys.  We eat a brisket type dish, latkes (one of my favourite foods in the world),  green beans with peppers and pine nuts and donuts. This year Man did up some deep fried Brussel Sprouts. Those are a new favourite.

This year is an extra special Hanukkah because it was my niece Maggie's first Hanukkah. Maggie and I are exchanging 8 crazy nights of Hanukkah gifts (plus she will get some Christmas gifts from us too - she may be a little spoiled). We opened the first one early on the weekend (because Hanukkah started on Tuesday night and with everyone else's holiday schedule we decided to have it the weekend before). We will open the rest on the correct night.

Hanukkah is probably my favourite holiday of the year.

Here are a couple of my favourite pictures.

Posing by the Hanukkah Tree

Maggie opening her first gift - Phod looks on and Emma helps out

Maggie - she is 6 months old now

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27 comments:

  1. JulieDecember 18, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Oh that Maggie is a real Cutie Pie
    Happy first Hanukkah Maggie
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Maggie is adorable....like a sweet little cabbage patch doll!!!!! Happy First Hanukkah Maggie!

    Hugs, Sammy

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  3. Yamini MacLeanDecember 18, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Hari Om
    Loving the logic here! Oh you have a darling cousin 'Phod!.. hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  4. CowspotdogDecember 18, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    we heard Blue is the color for Hanukkah this year too so your tree is perfect. Looks like the little one if loving the attention

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  5. Lovable LilyDecember 18, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    We think it's a splendid idea that you celebrate both! Maggie looks like she's having a great time and is a real cutie pie. Nothing wrong with spoiling her a little here and there.

    You two look mighty dashing in your blue bandanas.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  6. The Daily Pip December 18, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I love the idea of celebrating all the holidays. We do a little of that, too.

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  7. UnknownDecember 18, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    That is nice to celebrate all the holidays and your tree looks fabulous and little Maggie looks so sweet. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  8. UnknownDecember 18, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    I think everyday should be a celebration anyway. Enjoy guys.
    Luvs Freya Rose Blossom X

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  9. TimberLoveDecember 18, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Happy Hanukkah furiends!

    Nuk & Isis

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  10. The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 18, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Aaaaahhhhhhh, what a cutie!! I think it's great to explore different holidays!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  11. Two French BulldogsDecember 18, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    So in other words you get tons of presents
    Lily & Edward

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  12. easyweimaranerDecember 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    how great that you made the first Hanukkah so special for Maggie. And it's gret that you celebrate the fest of lights like we do. we are also not jewish, but I think to celebrate together is the best way to understand and respect each other :o)
    Easy Rider

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  13. Frankie Furter and ErnieDecember 18, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Little Maggy is BEAUTIFUL...
    We love that you celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas ... it is wonderful to honor the traditions and beliefs of others... it makes the WORLD a happier and more Understanding and respectful place.. BRAVO to you fur doing it SO WELL.

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  14. stellaroselongDecember 18, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    That baby is a true cutie, we love seeing your pictures.
    stella rose

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  15. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenDecember 18, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your photos! They are marvelous!! Maggie is just too cute! I also love that you "see both holidays as being the same" I think that is a beautiful way to view them. ((((hugs)))) Enjoy the rest of your "Eight Crazy Nights!!"

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  16. Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 18, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    That's a lot of gifts to buy. Enjoy your dual celebrations.

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  17. Idaho PugRanchDecember 18, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    What a wonderful tradition! Little Maggie is so cute!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey & Hazel

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  18. MurphyDecember 18, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Maggie is getting so big! What a precious girl she is! We love that first picture and how you celebrate!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

    Pee Ess - A new POTP page will be announced tomorrow. You can follow us at http://blogvillepotp.blogspot.com/

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  19. UnknownDecember 18, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Oh My Dog!!!!! That is SO adorable!!!!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Thata awesome that you have such a good time with Haunkkah and Christmas, and the whole family gets involved!

    The Mad Scots

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  21. My Mind's EyeDecember 18, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Hot dogs you look fab in your festive scarves
    Hugs
    Madi your bfff

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  22. Sweet William The ScotDecember 18, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    You need a Mensch On A Bench to celebrate Hanukkah. Why the guy who invented it lives in my city and he was on the show Shark Tank last week and sold it for losts of green papers. Lookin good in your blue. Phod did you ever find your favorite ball that you left in the woods?
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  23. RubyDecember 18, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    OMD, your niece is a CUTIE PATOOOOOTIE!!!!! I sure hopes that she has the most FABulous Hanukkah evers!!!! Oh, that pic is PAWSOME!!! You guys are just gorgeous!!!
    Oh, I sure hopes you guys get lots of pressies over the next 8 nights!!!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  24. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 18, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Mollie is a real doll!
    Thats cool that you celebrate both festivities,,,, it makes more love in the world.
    love
    tweedles

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  25. Ziggy StardustDecember 18, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Mollie is such a cutie pie!!! I love the picture of the two of you by the tree.


    Loveys Sasha

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  26. rottroverDecember 19, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    A friend who is Jewish sent out this prayer. I will pass it on. I think it's lovely:

    We have arrived together to chase away the darkness that surrounds us
    each of us in our hands has a light from our internal flame
    each of us alone and by ourselves are a small but bright light
    but when we join together with purpose we are a powerful and towering light
    that illuminates a path through the opaqueness and uncertainty ahead
    so the darkness will flee from the faces of our radiant lights

    Enjoy!

    Bart, Ruby and Otto

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  27. OjoDecember 20, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    Hi hi hi! Ojo here! You too look so beautiful and handsome in your Hanukkah bandanas! And look at your adorable tiny human! Did you give many licks?

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