This year I'd forgotten all about Hanukkah. Between school and work and orchestra gigs, celebrating the festival of lights fell off of my radar. Last night after a hard day of work (the application deadline was yesterday) and after a really interesting but long class (we ran over by about 15 minutes), I was wiped. I looked at my planner and realized it was the first night of Hanukkah and my heart dropped.
Since I didn't want the night to be a total wash, I decided to be productive. I sat down to do some school work when I heard a key in my door. There was Dennis with a beautiful menorah, Hanukkah candles, gelt, and a present. Dennis's aunt and uncle sent a care package to Dennis with all of the trimmings for an awesome Hanukkah - complete with a banner and blue stockings full of goodies.
What a wonderful Hanukkah surprise!
We lit the candles and I said all of the prayers. I opened my present - a beautiful coach purse. As we watched the candles burn out, we chatted about holiday family traditions and ate some gelt. I was extremely touched that Dennis's family did something so incredibly nice for me. This was Dennis's first time celebrating Hanukkah and it was so special. I know we'll both never forget it.
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