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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.

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.

[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?

[nihilo]

Will you have gefilte fish?

[signedlefthanded]

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

[signedlefthanded]

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

[waterproofed]

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

[signedlefthanded]

Me, too. I'm going to try making a few new things.

[waterproofed]

I could try to bring something, if you want?

[signedlefthanded]

It's up to you. Whatever you want.

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.

[waterproofed]

Okay, cool.

Cesare

[signedlefthanded]

Great. I look forward to seeing you there.

[signedlefthanded]

Great. I can't wait. I'm really excited.

[waterproofed]

Me too.

[hellshaped]

[cue another request for food!]

Only if there'll be latkes.

[signedlefthanded]

What are you going to make?

[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.