When Marc and I downsized about three years ago, we left behind the dining room table that fit 16, numerous pots and pans, tablecloths and other accoutrements of hosting large groups. We thought that the days of entertaining large family gatherings were over, with no more deck and no more yard and a large house to spread out in.
However, all the stars seemed to be aligned for a family Hanukkah gathering with Rebecca and her family coming to stay for a few days beginning on December 21st.
Oh, no! They would not arrive until the evening. We’d have to celebrate with a ninth night of Hanukkah. (more…)
