On the first night of Chanukah, my mama gave to me,
My mama gave to me,
A pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
Nine adults and five kids (plus two asleep upstairs).
Brisket, latkes, applesauce, apple/fennel salad and wine. Lots of laughing, screaming, eating, drinking.
On the second night of Hanukkah,
My mama gave to me,
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
On the third night of Hanukkah,
My aunt and uncle gave to (my siblings and) me,
Three veggie dolls
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
On the fourth night of Hanukkah,
My mama gave to me,
Four big hugs,
Three veggie dolls
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
On the fifth night of Hanukkah,
My mama gave to me,
Five pieces of gelt.
Four big hugs,
Three veggie dolls
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
On the sixth night of Hanukkah,
My mama gave to me,
Six misplaced dreidels,
Five pieces of gelt.
Four big hugs,
Three veggie dolls
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
On the seventh night of Hanukkah,
My mama gave to me,
Seven books from Goodwill,
Six misplaced dreidels,
Five pieces of gelt.
Four big hugs,
Three veggie dolls
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
On the eighth night of Hanukkah,
My mama gave to me,
Eight dripping candles,
Seven books from Goodwill,
Six misplaced dreidels,
Five pieces of gelt.
Four big hugs,
Three veggie dolls
Two pink, sparkly shoes,
And a pack of kids on a latke-fueled spree.
Happy Hanukkah to those of you who celebrate it! And to those of you who don't, not being Jewish is no reason to not indulge in some fried foods this week. Remember, it's festive AND delicious!
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Can't ya'll settle on a spelling for Chanukkah. I have no idea which is correct. Happy whateverakuh. :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah! The veggie dolls are too cute.
ReplyDeleteWe are introducing Violet to the dreidel this year. I am hoping to someday include a little bit of everything in our secular holiday celebration. So far, we're pretty heavy on the American-Christian stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love your 8 days of Hanukkah song!
we had brisket and latkes last night! of course, the brisket was larded with pancetta, and the latkes fried in lard, but it's the thought that counts, right?
ReplyDeleteThe last few years we've gone for a latke and brisket dinner with jewish friends but they've gone to florida this year. sigh.
ReplyDeleteDo you know the origin of the hanukkah dreidel? Check it at http://eyiddish.org/hanukkah-dreydl.htm
ReplyDeleteWhy do I feel a sudden need for latke?
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah!
Cute veggies. But I bet they'd be better fried.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah!