A Hannukah Meme of My Favorite Things
So, I was recently tagged by Christina with the following Holiday Meme. Instructions: Please share 12 of your favorite Hannukah things (or Christmas if applicable): they can be memories, traditions, songs, presents, beliefs, whatever it is about this season that you love. Send it to others and be sure to link to them so that everyone can enjoy the many variations! 1. Latkes. I enjoy this one time a year (usually), and look forward to them all during November. There's something about fried potato pancakes and applesauce that just make me happy. 2. Gelt. I don't even like chocolate all that much, but there's something about Hannukah gelt (chocolate coins). Maybe it's the challenge of trying to peal off the thin gold colored foil without sacrificing any of the treat. Maybe it's simply the tie to my childhood. I didn't get any chocolate gelt this year, but it's all good. 3. Lighting the menorah. This one is definitely a throwback to childhood. I remember growing up and lighting the menorah with my dad, and then with my papa whenever we were in Florida for the holiday. I love the tradition of it, of knowing that for centuries people have been lighting the menorah and telling the story of Hannukah.4. Winter break. Okay, technically this one doesn't always coincide with the holiday, but I think it should count. I look forward to some time off during this time of year, every year. Let's face it, it's probably one of the reasons I became a teacher ;)5. The Hannukah Song by Adam Sandler. Let's be honest here, folks. It's almost the only popular Hannukah song out there that doesn't have to do with a homemade dreidle.Sadly, after 5 I'm stumped. I think part of it is because Hannukah's not an important holiday. Not really, anyway. Most of the world thinks it is because of the time of year it falls during. In reality, it's a minor holiday, not even a Holy Day. It's the celebration of a miracle, in which a small group of soldiers fought and defeated the Greeks back in the day. They then returned to their temple to re-consecrate it. The oil, enough for one night, burned for eight. In the grand scheme of things, though, the holiday falls pretty far down the list. It's fun, it's festive, but it's not even my favorite. My immediate family will usually gather for a small dinner, but I can't remember anyone in my family ever making a huge deal out of it. It certainly wasn't a cause for gathering the entire family together. So there you have it...my top 5 favorite things about Hannukah. I know, it's supposed to be 12, but you'll have to deal.As for the rest of you, the following bloggers are up next:Ms. K.Ms. C.MeganJill MonroeLabels: holiday memes, random musings
Holiday happenings
I've been tagged! Thank you
Christina :D So, keeping in mind that some of these, um, shall we say simply don't apply? Here's a revised version of the Holiday meme. Enjoy!
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot chocolate...with marshmellows. Yum!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Santa? Who is Santa? Are you talking about the creepy stalker guy who sneaks down people's chimneys to eat their food?
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
I actually like looking at the white lights. Some are really pretty.
4. What is your favorite holiday dish?
Believe it or not, Hanukkah isn't that big a holiday in my family. In the last few years we've gotten together for a little family dinner, but that's about it. With that in mind, I'm a sucker for good latkes. I can only eat a few before all the oil starts to get to me. But latkes and applesauce? MMMMMMMM :D
5. Favorite holiday memory as a child.
Again, since it's not that big a deal in my family, I don't have a lot of specific memories. Probably lighting the Hanukkah candles with my papa on the few times it's fallen at the end of December, when we'd be in Florida.
6. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
Again, who is this guy? He's everywhere! Really, just wrong. Creepy and wrong.
7. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
Only when Christmas Eve and Hanukkah coincide, and even then, it's not a guarantee. Usually I'm at the Chinese restaurant with friends.
8. Snow! Love it or dread it?
Dude, I'm from Michigan. I hate it. Unless it's in a picture. Or I'm tucked in at home with warm toes, a fire in the fireplace, hot cocoa, movies and a good book. Then, I don't mind it.
9. Can you ice skate?
Yup :D I'm very proud of that ability. I may not be good, but I give it my all.
10. Do you remember your favorite gift?
Nope. I think I got an Easy Bake Oven once. That one likely went over very well.
11. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
The tradition of it all. Hanukkah is a time of miracles, and I like to think it's possible to bring a little magic into our lives around that time.
12. What is your favorite holiday dessert? Don't really have one. Though Ms. K's cookies are pretty yummy :D
13. Which do you prefer giving or receiving?
I'll be honest...receiving. Mostly because I'm my own worst critic when it comes to my gift giving ability. (Though I have to say I did a darn good job with my Tiara's Secret Angel gift this year. Can't wait to give this one :D )
14. What is your favorite Christmas song?
Adam Sandler's The Hanukkah Song, of course.
15. Candy canes! Yuck or yum?
Not a huge fan, personally. They are okay. I like the raspberry ones. Do those count?
Okay, just for that, I'm passing the tag along. So here you go:
Ms. K, Megan, Heather...you're it! (Though you three may want to hit Christina's blog for the original meme, as I've made some changes)
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