On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:51:35 -0600, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>Julia Altshuler wrote:
>> I didn't grow up with Christmas traditions so none of those were part of
>> my memories. The one that I'd most like to try is making gingerbread
>> houses. I don't know why, but they appeal to me.
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>>
>> The Christmas tradition I remember was noticing the colored lights on
>> other people's houses and maybe making fun of a little the kids who made
>> such a big deal out of their Christmas hauls and all their presents. Not
>> only was I not jealous, I felt a little sorry for them. They didn't
>> seem happy.
>
>You bring back memories. My mother had to admonish me because I was
>telling all the little Christian kids in the neighborhood that Santa
>Claus was a myth and making them cry. I think I was about 6.

i think it was your tales of hanukkah jake and his kosher sled team
that really upset them.

your pal,
blake