happy jewish christmas!
Well, Kenny's first Hanukkah came and went, and while we have no pictures of him in front of the menorah, that simply falls in line with his general ignorance of the situation. That is to say, I doubt he understood what the hubub was all about -- tho he did rack up some fun gifts.
Personally, as much as I love Hanukkah, I always look forward to the Jewish Christmas each year. "Jewish Christmas," you ask? Ah, lemme 'splain.
See, every year on Christmas Day, while the Goyim are opening presents and hanging out with their families, Jews have nothing to do. And I mean NOTHING. Everything is closed on Christmas Day...everything except for movie theatres and Chinese restaurants. Consequently, "Jewish Christmas" is when every Jew in America heads out to the movies, followed by a tasty meal of Chinese food on Christmas Day.
I've been observing this sacred holiday for many, many years now, and had to spend the first few in Chicago on my own while Overboard worked. Last year, I got Cousin Mitch to come with me, but he's still bitter about the movie selection. We went to see "King Kong," and while I was mildly disappointed, Mitch was unamused and grumpy that the flick was a three hour epic. Afterwards, we grabbed some Chinese food at a hole in the wall restaurant in Lakeview.
This year, Mitch wasn't keen on letting me pick the movie again, but I provided him with a few options and let him choose. We decided on "Casino Royale" and went up to the theatre in Northbrook for the noon showing. When we arrived, there were TONS of fellow "observers" lined up at the box office, which was manned by a lone employee. Many people in line commented that it was foolish to only have one person working, but Mitch keenly noted that "maybe they need more Jewish employees."
We purchased two tickets to see the movie, but noted that the time on the ticket was 3:10pm, not noon. Turns out, the online information was incorrect, so we ducked into a noon screening of "The Good Shepherd" instead. The theatre was completely packed, and we debated whether or not we should lead the assembled crowd in a blessing or two, or maybe just a rousing version of "Hatikvah."
The movie wasn't bad, but honestly, I think I would have preferred the other spy film. Oh well. I suppose the new part of the annual tradition involves picking a questionable movie, so long as I'm going with Mitch.
After the movie, we noted the ever-growing crowds waiting for the late afternoon screenings, and headed over to our neighborhood Chinese place to grab the ceremonial dishes of "Beef Chow Fun."
And there it is. Another year, another egg roll. Sacrilicious!
Everyone gathers for the holiday meal.
Kenny forgoes the Chinese food for a little squash.
"God bless us, everyone."
Personally, as much as I love Hanukkah, I always look forward to the Jewish Christmas each year. "Jewish Christmas," you ask? Ah, lemme 'splain.
See, every year on Christmas Day, while the Goyim are opening presents and hanging out with their families, Jews have nothing to do. And I mean NOTHING. Everything is closed on Christmas Day...everything except for movie theatres and Chinese restaurants. Consequently, "Jewish Christmas" is when every Jew in America heads out to the movies, followed by a tasty meal of Chinese food on Christmas Day.
I've been observing this sacred holiday for many, many years now, and had to spend the first few in Chicago on my own while Overboard worked. Last year, I got Cousin Mitch to come with me, but he's still bitter about the movie selection. We went to see "King Kong," and while I was mildly disappointed, Mitch was unamused and grumpy that the flick was a three hour epic. Afterwards, we grabbed some Chinese food at a hole in the wall restaurant in Lakeview.
This year, Mitch wasn't keen on letting me pick the movie again, but I provided him with a few options and let him choose. We decided on "Casino Royale" and went up to the theatre in Northbrook for the noon showing. When we arrived, there were TONS of fellow "observers" lined up at the box office, which was manned by a lone employee. Many people in line commented that it was foolish to only have one person working, but Mitch keenly noted that "maybe they need more Jewish employees."
We purchased two tickets to see the movie, but noted that the time on the ticket was 3:10pm, not noon. Turns out, the online information was incorrect, so we ducked into a noon screening of "The Good Shepherd" instead. The theatre was completely packed, and we debated whether or not we should lead the assembled crowd in a blessing or two, or maybe just a rousing version of "Hatikvah."
The movie wasn't bad, but honestly, I think I would have preferred the other spy film. Oh well. I suppose the new part of the annual tradition involves picking a questionable movie, so long as I'm going with Mitch.
After the movie, we noted the ever-growing crowds waiting for the late afternoon screenings, and headed over to our neighborhood Chinese place to grab the ceremonial dishes of "Beef Chow Fun."
And there it is. Another year, another egg roll. Sacrilicious!
Everyone gathers for the holiday meal.
Kenny forgoes the Chinese food for a little squash.
"God bless us, everyone."
posted by Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel at 1:42 PM
1 Comments:
King Kong featured Jack Black and a giant monkey who fights dinosaurs. It is therefore one of the greatest motion pictures ever made. Are you sure you didn't see Grandma's Boy by mistake? It also features a monkey.
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