“Blending Christmas and Hanukkah shows us that the heart of every celebration is love, family, and light. This year, as Christmas and Hanukkah overlap, we embrace a harmony of traditions, creating a tapestry of warmth and joy.”
We all expressed our gratitude to Kyle’s mom, Kim and Al Chien not only for making us a wonderful brunch, but for preparing a Chinese “hot pot”!dinner with meat, fish, shrimp, bok choy, broccoli, and tofu. Before eating dinner, the menorah lighting was led by Cecile, with Lyla and Emmy at by her side that created a warm, communal celebration.
This year is especially meaningful with Christmas and Hanukkah overlapping for the first time since 2006. It was a perfect opportunity to celebrate both traditions in a unique and memorable way. The kids opened more presents, including Hanukkah gifts. The desserts were awesome and in my opinion we were blessed to enjoy one of the best holiday celebration as a family.
