Today is a very specific kind of day. It is not Christmas Eve.It is slightly past Hanukkah.It is the eve to the eve and we’re on the narrow bridge of Chrismukkah that we walk every year in our house with mild delight and moderate chaos. It’s the in-between […]
It’s that special time of year—one filled with twinkling lights, family traditions, and way too many sugar cookies. But in our home, we’re not just decked out for Christmas. Nope, we’re doubling the festive spirit because it’s Chrismukkah! This year is extra magical, too, because Hanukkah actually falls […]
Today started off in a state of weariness that only the end of a challenging year can bring. Fatigue clung to me like tinsel on a Christmas tree, but the promise of a vacation glimmers on the horizon. As I embarked on the noble quest of scheduling a […]
Chrismukkah is getting more and more popular with big shoutouts in popular culture from Seinfeld to the OC. What is Chrismukkah? It’s exactly as the name insinuates. The phrase Chrismukkah is a combination of the words Christmas and Hanukkah. When combined, they make up an inclusive holiday that […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. My son is so excited for what is to come. He loves Christmas. He loves the music and gifts. He likes giving hugs. And while we go all out with Christmas celebrations, we also observe Hanukkah which starts next week. What […]
Excitedly awaiting the arrival of the new year for it will not be meek: Happy Chrismukkah Growing up Puerto Rican in the South Bronx meant that Christmas time was a time of coquito (a rum Puerto Rican eggnog-like concoction), parrandas (caroling with maracas, drums and guitars) and family […]