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[signedlefthanded]

[Violet is spending most of the day decorating the shop with Christmas lights and the like. They're all ornaments she's welded together. She set out a menorah as well. Once she gets a break, she decides to pull open the journal.]

I know most people celebrate Christmas, but I celebrated Hanukkah with a few people last year. I like Christmas as well, and while I've never been the most religious, I like that everyone here is culturally open.

So anyone who wishes is welcome to have dinner with me for the first night of Hanukkah, no matter what you believe in, or don't as the case may be. The first night is the 8th.

[Lemony Snicket, Percy Jackson, Cesare Borgia]

Consider this a personal invitation.

Comments

Violet

[waterproofed]

Consider this my RSVP.

permafilter

[signedlefthanded]

I'm glad to hear it.

[waterproofed]

I've never celebrated this before. It'll be fun.

[signedlefthanded]

It's fun. Plus latkes. I'm making them for the first time this year. I wish Sunny was here.

[waterproofed]

Um, what are those again?

[signedlefthanded]

You live in New York and you've never had latkes? They're like potato pancakes.

[waterproofed]

That sounds great. I can't wait to try it!

Lady Violet

[abelard]

Hanukkah?

[Renaissance Catholic-slash-son of the Pope here. Not exactly an expert on other religions.]

Cesare

[signedlefthanded]

It is the Jewish celebration, called the Festival of Lights. It is in honor of the oil that burned for eight nights for the temple in Jerusalem.

Lady Violet

[abelard]

A tale I have not heard.

Cesare

[signedlefthanded]

Well I could tell you or you can come and learn. It's not a huge religious thing. We'll light the menorah, say a few prayers, and eat mainly.

Lady Violet

[abelard]

Then I shall come.

Cesare

[signedlefthanded]

Great. I look forward to seeing you there.

[nihilo]

Will you have gefilte fish?

[signedlefthanded]

I was planning on making a variety of foods. I can add that to it if you want.

[nihilo]

You must.

[signedlefthanded]

Then I will.

[nihilo]

Who else is coming?

[signedlefthanded]

A few of my friends, Percy, Lemony Snicket, Hellboy. I am hoping more show up.

[hellshaped]

[cue another request for food!]

Only if there'll be latkes.

[signedlefthanded]

I feel like it would be an awful Hanukkah celebration without latkes.

[hellshaped]

It might be more "modern" to go without. I always liked tradition, though.

[signedlefthanded]

I'm a big fan of them. Don't worry.

[hellshaped]

Then that makes two of us.

Were you planning on making everything yourself?

[signedlefthanded]

I was. It's been awhile since I've cooked.