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Today (well, sunset tonight, which at this latitude isn't that long from now) is the first day of Hanukkah. It's also the day I get to open the first window on my Advent calendar. Mmm, chocolate.

We're going to see jmpava's mom today, whereupon I will make salmon and couscous and green beans and salad.

My mom sent us a bevy of cards: Christmas cards for me and jmpava's mom's partner (who are at least nominally Christian), Hanukkah cards for jmpava and jmpava's mom (who are Jewish). Since my mom is a fairly conservative Christian, I'm touched whenever she makes that gesture, since it's especially meaningful in that context. (She also sent us Rosh Hashana cards, earlier this year.)

Happy holidays, whatever you celebrate. (Even if it's "I guess it's December now" and/or Hogswatch.)