Chanukkah is such a great holiday. Even though I am of the opinion that the push to make it compete with Christmas is silly, I do think that celebrating the deliverance of the Jewish people and the defeat of the bad guys is one of the best things about Judaism. Plus, as one Chanukkah card says so succinctly, Judah Maccabee could beat up Frosty any day. ;)

Lindsey and I have been celebrating this year in a spacial way: she has been in the complete dark about our plans and I have been having a blast surprising her. Having a two-month-old baby has been an interesting addiditon to my plans fo this year, but Chaya has been quiet and non-disruptive in the various activities we have done so far. She is such a great baby!

So, I came home from work on the first night and brought Lindsey a dozen roses. She loves two-tone roses, and the ones I bought her are certainly beautiful. Then on Thursday night I surprised her with a trip to the theatre. There is a community playhouse in Round Rock named Sam Bass Theatre, and they were showing a version of "Anne of Green Gables." It is hard to find quality entertainment in December that is not Christmas-related, so I jumped at the opportunity to take advantage of this one.

Then last night, Motzei Shabbos (after Shabbat was over), I took Lindsey to see the Violet Crown Radio Players. They are a live-radio acting troupe that does old and faux-old radio shows for live audiences, just as if you were in the studio. They were performing "It's a Wonderful Life," which I figured was non-Christmassy enough to enjoy. They are very good! I want to get a copy of their War of the Worlds CD sometime, as I am sure it is great, too. Lindsey's face was classic. She was completely surprised when we got to the venue, because she could not guess what we were about to do (mission accomplished!).

Tonight Beth Chaim is having a Chanukkah Party, so that is our special event for the evening, and tomorrow I have an outing planned that I think Lindsey will really enjoy. (Sorry, I'll have to leave you in suspense for now...)

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