Can you believe it’s already the last Tuesday of November? You know what that means, don’t you? Christmas is right around the corner! I’m not ready. Being in a state of flux kind of does that to you.
As I’ve been buying presents for the kids, I’ve been making a side trip to the storage unit to stash them – that makes it less likely they’ll see them since we’re sharing the same space. I even had to sneak out to RiteAid to pick up the 5-foot Santa decoration the kids were enamored with (OK, I was, too):
It’s actually pretty cool, and it was on sale for half-price, so I couldn’t resist. Of course it immediately went to the storage unit – I plan to set it up when the kids least expect it to surprise them closer to Christmas.
I better make sure I plan accordingly so I can fetch any surprises and the gifts to wrap before they end up on their Winter Break. I’m hoping we’ll be in our new house by then so I will have plenty of places to hide things – and hopefully not forget where the hiding place is like I am wont to do.
But first we have Thanksgiving – one of my favorite holidays! This year my parents will get to enjoy my usual Thanksgiving feast, since I’ll be making it for them. It’ll be nice to share that with immediate family, something I’ve missed doing the 16 years I was in Pennsylvania 3000 miles away.
For those of my friends who observe/celebrate Hanukkah, apparently this year it’s an even more auspicious event, as this Thursday will be a once in a many-lifetime event of the first day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving converging on the same day.
The last time it happened was 1888, or at least the last time since Thanksgiving was declared a federal holiday by President Lincoln. The next time won’t be for another 79,043 years from now, by one calculation.
Did you hear about the genius 9-year-old boy from New York who invented the “Menurkey“? He raised more than $48,000 on Kickstarter for his already trademarked, Turkey-shaped menorah:
From what I understand, the overlap this year is because according to the Jewish calendar, this is a leap year – which means that an entire extra month is added to the calendar. Because of that, most major Jewish holidays moved up by nearly a month.
Add to that the late date of Thanksgiving for this year, and you’ve got a convergence of holidays that comes once in many, many generations.
OK, that’s a wrap for this week – you know the drill, link up and join in the fun, everyone is welcome – random or not. Be sure to visit your fellow randomizers so they don’t feel so lonely.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thanksgivukkah!
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I had no idea about Thanksgivukkah! I’m kind of excited. How great that you’re going to have your whole family for Thanksgiving this year! We’ve never had that ever. It’s just too far to travel for a short holiday. A little sad. I haven’t done one single thing to get ready for Christmas. Really, not a thing. I’m wondering if I should start to panic!
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The menurky is genius!
I have never been able to understand the Jewish calendar… but then again I struggle with the American one too
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No more hiding Christmas gifts around here now that all the kids are moved out. Enjoy this fun while you can, even while being basement dwellers. You’ll have fond memories of even these times, which seem strained at best at times. This Thanksgiving is going to be very special for you, I know, and your folks are going to be treated with your fine feast. I…we are providing DH’s family with Thanksgiving dinner again. We’ll be meals-on-wheels, since I did all the cooking here and will be taking it there, but I didn’t do it all this time as my SIL jumped in on the bandwagon. Sweet, right? I read that about Thanksgiving and Hanukkah somewhere. That’s actually kinda cool and I’m not even Jewish. Wow, that’s neat-o this kid created the Menurkey! I hope he makes lots of money with his invention. I love seeing innovative kids using their talents to secure a better future for themselves. Thanks for hosting the random. All my best for an excellent Thanksgiving with those you love!
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I’m not sure if I’m looking forward to the turkey wrestling match I will be having tomorrow as we get the bird ready to brine, but it ill be tradition.
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Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m still a bit jealous that ours is over, but I guess it’s kind of OK since I have Christmas flowing through my veins right now and I don’t have to hold back!! 😉
Sounds like a very special Thanksgiving since you have lived away for so long. I had not heard of the Menurkey. I’ve heard about the Thanksgivukkah many times in the media.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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We have a life size Santa like that that sings & dances (moves hips)… & I lost his AC Adapter… so maybe not so much singing & dancing anymore 🙁
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If I miss you before Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving!!! I did a few things today but nothing exciting. I’m so not ready for this season.
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Love that you can say you put your gifts in a storage unit!!! Love the menurkey, and so would have tried to hunt one down for my step father. Happy thanksgiving Stacy!!!
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i am super excited for christmas because its the only time when you can get stress out of your mind and can spend some time with family. Being a working lady i have to buy allot of gifts for my family, kids n mates. i have got watches, i got jewelry and i got toys and games for kids. i must say we are blessed to have such events which brings us joy and happiness … Happy Thanks Giving and Marry Xmas in advance …