On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:58:21 -0800 (PST), DaleW >
wrote:

> So tonight is Winter Solstice/Yule, and also the first night of
> Hanukkah. Christmas is just four days away. The New Year is just
> around the corner. I grew up in a Protestant household, Betsy's family
> was secular (she didn't know her maternal lineage was Jewish till she
> was about 9). We try to celebrate all of our heritages, even an
> agnostic like me recognizes the value of tradtion. We'll be late
> lighting the candles tonight (Betsy has a concert ), but I do have a
> brisket in the oven.
>
> I'd like to take a moment to wish all of you here a Happy Holiday
> season no matter what you celebrate. I've met a lot of good people
> here (both online and eventually offline), and at its best this
> community is just that- a community. So for the holidays and 2009 I
> wish all the members of this community health, happiness, success, and
> prosperity!


Thanks very much, Dale, and the same to you and Betsy. Although my
lineage is Jewish like Betsy's, I'm at least as agnostic as you are,
so I don't really celebrate any holiday this time of year. But
nevertheless, happy holidays to you, Betsy, and everyone else here.

--
Ken Blake
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