Do we have to go asked Rachel trying to keep her voice from wobbling Mom looked surprised You love visiting Daddy's family she said But we'll miss Hanukkah said Rachel Nonna and the cousins celebrate Christmas
Don't worry honey said Daddy The rest of my family does celebrate Christmas But we'll bring Hanukkah along too You'll see it will be fun for us to share our holiday celebrations CHANTILE
Look said Mom She opened a small suitcase It was filled with Hanukkah decorations dreidels chocolate Hanukkah gelt and enough candles for all eight nights of Hanukkah There was also a pile of gifts on the bed both for Rachel and for her cousins Rachel felt a bit better But something was missing
There's no Hanukkah menorah she pointed out How will we light the Hanukkah candles Here Rach Daddy said handing her a box An early Hanukkah present for you Open it