Last night marked the beginning of Hanukkah, and today is one of the very rare occasions where the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving coincide, currently being given the appellation “Thanksgivukah.”
How rare? Well, we won't see this convergence again until the year 79811 CE.
It's a nice convergence of two holidays that both celebrate religious freedom and thanks for deliverance.
So last night, we gathered with some friends and celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. We then said the prayers and all the kids from the families lit the menorahs/hannukiahs for the first night, including the one made from mini flower pots that Leah made and decorated all by herself at religious school just for the occasion.
In addition to the normal huge batch of potato latkas, Tash also made sweet potato latkas which were awesome. She also made a cranberry relish to go with the standard sour creme and apple sauce for condiments for the latkas.
The kids had a great time together as did the adults and it was
Tonight will be our traditional Thanksgiving feast and the second night of Hanukkah. To celebrate the convergence, challah stuffing is called for, and more of those awesome sweet potato latkas.
So a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, and have a very Happy Hanukkah.
4 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving to the batch of you. And happy Hanukkah as well.
My best to you and yours Aaron!
Chag Chanukah sameach to you and yours Aaron!
Belated Happy Hanukkah to you!
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