Chappy Chanukah Everyone! The festival begins TONIGHT. How do you plan on celebrating it? For me, it'll be a night of dreidel gambling for some gelt and pumping up the klezmer. Boo-y.........Oy.
I was planning on going around and blowing out every candle I see like I did last year. They call me the Chanukah Grinch. Later on in the week I get to run around unplugging Christmas lights. O, the joys of the holidays.
Going to synagogue tonight, then over to my folks place for dinner. Still got a couple of presents to buy and ship out. Celebrating the second night of Hannukah (tomorrow) with DA BLUES!!!!
While I am not Jewish, my stepmother is from Israel and since her father passed away, I have filled in as the member of the family that lights the candles and says the prayers with her. Its pretty cool.
HAPPY FESTIVUS, EVERYONE! "A Festivus, For the Rest of Us!" - Frank Costanza The Festivus Pole Not a tree, a pole. No decorations. Tinsel is very distracting from the true meaning of the holiday. The pole is tall, silver, hollow, long, skinny, and heavy.
The Airing of Grievances This is the part of the holiday where you tell your family and friends all the ways they have disappointed you during the year. http://www.karber.net/seinfeld/images/airing11.gif The Feats of Strength This is the time during the celebration where the head of the family tests his strength against one lucky person. Festivus is not over until the head of the family is pinned. You are allowed to decline only if you have something to do instead. (Which is something members of the Costanza family rarely have.) Read up on Festivus (Every December 23rd): Source: http://www.karber.net/seinfeld/festivus/default.htm
I always sit down and read my heartfelt message from the President, all the while wondering how he would pronounce "Nguzo Saba." ________ THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ______________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release December 19, 2003 Kwanzaa 2003 I send greetings to those observing Kwanzaa. Celebrated by millions across the world, Kwanzaa honors the history and heritage of Africa. This seven-day observance is an opportunity for individuals of African descent to remember the sacrifices of their ancestors and reflect on the Nguzo Saba. Kwanzaa's seven social and spiritual principles offer strength and guidance to meet the challenges of each new day. During this joyous time of year, Americans renew our commitment to hope, understanding, and the great promise of our Nation. In honoring the traditions of Africa, Kwanzaa strengthens the ties that bind individuals in communities across our country and around the world. Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for a joyous Kwanzaa. GEORGE W. BUSH # # #
I would have gone to Bellaire... ...but I'm happy being the only (real) Jew in my school system. With my dad in Houston for business (and getting to go to the game tonight ) and my brothers in DC, looks like I get to celebrate with my mom. WOO WOOOOO!!!! But in about an hour or so I get to get a personal interview from the local Rice rep. Spectacular.
Bellaire has a lot of jewish people? I figured that, cause I went to this Kroger near Bellaire near south post oak just outside the corner of the 610 loop. They had an entire aisle of jewish food. 50 kinds of matzah balls, and gifilte fish or whatever it is called. It was in a jar. Interesting stuff.
