Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah (sometimes transliterated Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar.
In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E.
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The Hanukkah Story

In 168 B.C.E. the Jewish Temple was seized by Syrian-Greek soldiers and dedicated to the worship of the god Zeus. This upset the Jewish people, but many were afraid to fight back for fear of reprisals. Then in 167 B.C.E. the Syrian-Greek emperor Antiochus made the observance of Judaism an offense punishable by death. He also ordered all Jews to worship Greek gods.

Jewish resistance began in the village of Modiin, near Jerusalem. Greek soldiers forcibly gathered the Jewish villages and told them to bow down to an idol, then eat the flesh of a pig – both practices that are forbidden to Jews. A Greek officer ordered Mattathias, a High Priest, to acquiesce to their demands, but Mattathias refused. When another villager stepped forward and offered to cooperate on Mattathias' behalf, the High Priest became outraged. He drew his sword and killed the villager, then turned on the Greek officer and killed him too. His five sons and the other villagers then attacked the remaining soldiers, killing all of them.
Mattathias and his family went into hiding in the mountains, where other Jews wishing to fight against the Greeks joined them. Eventually they succeeded in retaking their land from the Greeks. These rebels became known as the Maccabees, or Hasmoneans.
Once the Maccabees had regained control they returned to the Temple in Jerusalem. By this time it had been spiritually defiled by being used for the worship of foreign gods and also by practices such as sacrificing swine. Jewish troops were determined to purify the Temple by burning ritual oil in the Temple’s menorah for eight days. But to their dismay, they discovered that there was only one day's worth of oil left in the Temple. They lit the menorah anyway and to their surprise the small amount of oil lasted the full eight days.
This is the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that is celebrated every year when Jews light a special menorah known as a hanukkiyah for eight days. One candle is lit on the first night of Hanukkah, two on the second, and so on, until eight candles are lit.

Significance of Hanukkah

According to Jewish law, Hanukkah is one of the less important Jewish holidays. However, Hanukkah has become much more popular in modern practice because of its proximity to Christmas.
Hanukkah falls on the twenty-fifth day of the Jewish month of Kislev. Since the Jewish calendar is lunar based, every year the first day of Hanukkah falls on a different day – usually sometime between late November and late December. Because many Jews live in predominately Christian societies, over time Hanukkah has become much more festive and Christmas-like. Jewish children receive gifts for Hanukkah – often one gift for each of the eight nights of the holiday. Many parents hope that by making Hanukkah extra special their children won't feel left out of all the Christmas festivities going on around them.

Hanukkah Traditions

Every community has its unique Hanukkah traditions, but there are some traditions that are almost universally practiced. They are: lighting the hanukkiyah, spinning the dreidel and eating fried foods.

• Lighting the hanukkiyah: Every year it is customary to commemorate the miracle of the Hanukkah oil by lighting candles on a hanukkiyah. The hanukkiyah is lit every night for eight nights. Learn more about the hanukkiyah in:
• Spinning the dreidel: A popular Hanukkah game is spinning the dreidel, which is a four-sided top with Hebrew letters written on each side. Read The Hanukkah Dreidel to learn more about the dreidel, the meaning of the letters and how to play the game. Gelt, which are chocolate coins covered with tin foil, are part of this game.
• Eating fried foods: Because Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of oil, it is traditional to eat fried foods such as latkes and sufganiyot during the holiday. Latkes are pancakes made out of potatoes and onions, which are fried in oil and then served with applesauce. Sufganiyot (singular: sufganiyah) are jelly-filled donuts that are fried and sometimes dusted with confectioners’ sugar before eating.

Article by Ariela Pelaia

24th Annual Union Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

Annual Union Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

2013 - Macy's 24th Annual Tree Lighting

Union Square, San Francisco

November 29, 2013 - 6pm

Macy's gift to the City of San Francisco - Macy's 24th Annual Tree Lighting will take place in Union Square Park between Sutter and Post and Geary and Stockton Streets, right across from the front of Macy's.

 

Shopping

 

It's a great day for Christmas shopping as many sales are geared to this special day.

 

 

For Best Viewing

For the best viewing location, stop by Union Square early to stake out your spot. One tip is to manage to get a spot at the Cheesecake Factory - top of Macy's which looks down over Union Square. They have outdoor dining with heat lamps and the view to the ice rink and skaters is spectacular.

The ceremony is expected to begin at 6pm and the tree is scheduled to be lit at 6:40pm.

Good bye pumpkin pie ... Coffee cake has arrived!

Double Decker Pumpkin Pie

Yogurt Coffee Cake

Looking outside the box this year?  Want to wow your family at the Thanksgiving dinner table?  Maybe a warm breakfast cake for the family AFTER Thanksgiving? 

 

Blogger Stephanie Wise of Girl versus Dough bakes Yoplait’s seasonal pumpkin pie-flavored yogurt into a decadent and delicious coffee cake.

Coffee Cake

1 1/3 cups granulated sugar                        

6 eggs                        

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled                        

1 teaspoon vanilla                        

1 container (4 oz) Yoplait® Light pumpkin pie yogurt (from 4-pack)                        

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour                        

1 1/2teaspoons baking soda                        

1/4 teaspoon salt                        

Streusel

1 cup chopped pecans                        

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar                        

1/2 cup granulated sugar                        

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice                        

2 teaspoons vanilla                        

Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar                        

1 to 2 tablespoons milk                        

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10-inch fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
• In large bowl, beat 1 1/3 cups sugar and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until slightly frothy. Add melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the yogurt; stir with spoon to combine.
• In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt with whisk. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
• In small bowl, stir together Streusel ingredients.
• Pour one-third of cake batter into pan. Sprinkle with one-third of streusel mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times.
• Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Place serving plate upside down over pan; invert plate and pan. Remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In another small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough milk to form a thick Glaze. Pour glaze over completely cooled cake. Let stand until glaze is set before cutting into slices.                           

Expert Tips

Make sure the melted butter is cool enough before adding it to the batter so it doesn’t cook the eggs.

Tap the sides of the pan to release the cake from the pan.

Got turkey? Great leftover recipe!

Betty Crocker's Turkey & Wild Rice Casserole

Don't send all the left over turkey home with your guests ... save some for tomorrow's comfort food dinner!  Try this yummy recipe and you might skip the entire dinner next year in place of this dish.

 

Ingredients

4      cups cut-up cooked turkey
1      bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables,
        thawed    
3      cups cooked wild rice      
1-1/2   cups uncooked instant brown rice     
1/2   teaspoon salt 
1/2   teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1      cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton), heated 
3      containers (10 oz each) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce  
1/2   cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs    
1/4   cup finely chopped walnuts    
3      tablespoons butter or margarine, melted                        
 

Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• 2 In large bowl, mix turkey, vegetables, cooked wild rice, uncooked brown rice, salt and thyme. Stir in heated broth and Alfredo sauce. Pour into casserole. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, walnuts and butter; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
• 3 Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until hot.

Prep Time 20 min              **             TotalTime 1 hr 5 min              **            Servings 8

 

Expert Tips

To heat the chicken broth, measure it into a 2-cup microwavable measuring cup and microwave on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes or until almost boiling.
 

The Alfredo sauce provides a creamy, rich flavor to this casserole; the reduced-fat variety helps trim the fat. The brown rice adds extra fiber.

For more great recipes visit: Betty Crocker

 

 

 

 

3 Common Money Mistakes

Do you have chronic money problems? Spend too much? Give too much to your good-for-nothing kids? Keep putting off writing or updating your will?  Maybe it's all in your head. Really.

       

Money baggage, or negative beliefs about money, may be holding many folks back financially. Adviser Karen Ramsey explains how to change those beliefs and find abundance. Wealth Management at WSJ.com's Veronica Dagher reports.

                             

Financial advisers and therapists have identified a number of psychologically-based mistakes people make with their money.

 

"How you feel is how you deal…with money, that is," says New York psychotherapist Karol Ward, whose six-figure clients help other people make money but find it difficult to hold on to their own.

Here are a few of the most common psychological problems people have with their finances—and what you can do about them:            

                                                                          

1. Overspending

Ms. Ward worked with a young woman who wanted a relationship but had "deep pain" from her childhood around trusting others. Most of the woman's evenings after work were spent wandering through stores shopping for clothes she didn't need, recalls Ms. Ward.

When she came to see Ms. Ward, she wanted to get out of debt and manage her money. During therapy she uncovered the connection between her fear and loneliness and the overspending.

Overspending usually is related to the management of emotional pain, distorted beliefs about what people feel they deserve and a disconnection between the impulse to buy and the actual results of the purchase, says Ms. Ward.

 

"Many overspenders don't need what they buy—they just feel they have to buy it," she says.

Financial planner Timothy McGrath has seen many clients overspend because they want to live a similar lifestyle to their neighbors or co-workers, while not recognizing that everyone's financial circumstances are different.

 

"Clients often don't realize how purchases outside of their means will impact long-term planning," says Mr. McGrath in Chicago.

 

Once clients are aware of their behavior they can work to change it, says Ms. Ward. Before buying, people might ask themselves "What am I really feeling?" or "Why do I want to buy this?" she says.

Marty Martin, a financial psychologist in Chicago, advises clients who feel the need to spend, but are in a heightened emotional state, to wait to make a decision.

 

"Collect yourself by distracting yourself by meditating, praying, engaging in some physical activity or doing something other than making a money decision," he says.

 

2. Enabling

Financial enabling is a common trap for parents who want to help their adult children who are in chronic financial trouble, says Brad Klontz, a Lihue, Hawaii, financial psychologist.

 

Mr. Klontz worked with a 75-year-old woman who had given her 52-year-old son a total of $150,000 over five years for various business ventures, all of which were ill-conceived and failed. She was having trouble saying "no" when the son asked for another $50,000, even though her own financial security was at risk as her savings were dwindling.

 

"Money for doing nothing creates more doing nothing," says Mr. Klontz.

 

Laura Scharr-Bykowsky has seen many grandparents rack up large amounts of credit-card debt and give away the last of their savings to fund their grandchildren's tuition or vacations.

 

They may have a desire to spoil their children or grandchildren, want to get their attention, don't want to renege on a promise they made when they were in a better financial situation or feel guilty for not seeing them more, says Ms. Scharr-Bykowsky, a financial planner in Columbia, S.C.

 

If enabling has been going on for years, it can be difficult to stop doing it "cold turkey," says Mr. Klontz. For enablers, it can be important to recognize that their efforts to help backfired or have been reinforcing dependence.

 

Mr. Klontz says it's also important to set up a timeline to withdraw financial support, say, in six months, and perhaps explore other ways to help such as paying for a financial plan, a career counselor or a therapist.

 

Ms. Scharr-Bykowsky counsels clients to reduce support to their kids and stop altogether when they are gainfully employed. Then, she says, the parents can make gifts periodically, but only if their adult child is being financially responsible.

 

"The most important word they need to use is 'no' or else they'll have an entitlement problem to deal with," says Ms. Scharr-Bykowsky.

 

3. Denying

Financial planner Peg Eddy has seen several clients try to deny the reality of their financial situation and think everything "will all work out."

 

"Amazingly, some folks think there is a 'money fairy' that will bail them out when they reach 65 and they only have Social Security to depend on," says the San Diego financial planner.

 

This form of denial combined with lethargy leads to not doing any planning but potentially becoming a burden later on to any children or family they may have.

 

She's also seen denial take the form of people's failures to create or update their estate plans.

That happened to a man she worked with who didn't want to update his estate plan and died suddenly at age 54. His wife and children were left struggling.

 

People may not have an estate plan because they find it too upsetting to think about or they don't know whom to name as their children's guardians, says Lauren Lindsay, a financial planner in Covington, La.

 

"The problem is that the state will have a plan if you don't and it may not follow your wishes," she says.

 

Namely, it wouldn't include any charitable considerations or know if there are any immediate family members who you don't wish to be involved, she says.

 

Often the "social taboo" around talking about money keeps family members from discussing inheritance and estate issues openly before anything happens, and while there is still a chance to hear everyone out and include them in the planning, says Mary Gresham, an Atlanta psychologist.

To make this conversation easier, a person might introduce the topic by saying, "I'd like to talk about something that is hard to talk about," so the other person knows it's not just a casual conversation, she says.

 

Judy Lawrence tells clients to "step up and face the numbers" of their real financial picture. That way, they can create a plan based on their true income, outline a way to gradually pay off debt and save for retirement, says the Albuquerque, N.M., financial counselor.

 

Ms. Eddy recommends that clients accept their own mortality and plan for what happens in the event of an emergency, disability or death. They can start by having a good estate plan, update beneficiaries on their accounts and if they own a business, continue to work on their exit strategy during their lifetime.

"News flash—none of us are getting out of here alive," says Ms. Eddy.

Article by Veronica Dagher

Veterans Day in United States

In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Veterans Day honors all those who served the United States.

 

 

Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am. Some schools are closed on Veterans Day, while others do not close, but choose to mark the occasion with special assemblies or other activities.
Veterans Day is officially observed on November 11. However, if it falls on a week day, many communities hold their celebrations on the weekend closest to this date. This is to enable more people to attend and participate in the events. Federal Government offices are closed on November 11. If Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, they are closed on Friday November 10. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, they are closed on Monday November 12. State and local governments, schools and non-governmental businesses are not required to close and may decide to remain open or closed. Public transit systems may follow a regular or holiday schedule.

The History

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory". There were plans for parades, public meetings.
In 1926, the United States Congress  recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. The Congress also requested that the president should "issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."
 which made November 11 in each year a legal holiday, known as Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I. A few years later, World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in the history of the United States and the American forces fought in Korea. In 1954, the veterans service organizations urged Congress to change the word "Armistice" to "Veterans". Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served.
In 1968 the Uniforms Holiday Bill  made an attempt to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday of October. The bill took effect in 1971, but this caused a lot of confusion as for many states disagreed with this decision and continued to hold Veterans Day activities on November 11. In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97, which stated that Veterans Day would again be observed on November 11 1978 and on.

How to eat healthy, even on Thanksgiving Day.

You just started that diet and now it is holiday time.  A time to spend with relatives, eat & drink more and eat more.  Here are a few easy things you can do this season to have fun yet be sensible.

) Don’t go to the Thanksgiving dinner hungry – eat normally all day! A lot of people starve themselves all day to “make room” for Thanksgiving dinner. DON’T do that! You’ll end up overeating like crazy during dinner and you’ll do more damage. During the day, eat small, light meals that keep you feeling satisfied.

2) Plan out your portion sizes – don’t plan to go back for seconds and don’t eat like this is your last meal on earth! First of all, there are always leftovers – so if you couldn’t get enough of those mashed potatoes, you can always take a bit home and eat it the next day. Remember – for all the “goodies” – it’s all about portion control! One taste of pie will not ruin your diet, but three slices will.  So, to avoid the pitfalls, plan to eat all the goodies that you enjoy – just eat them in moderation. For example: fill your plate ¾ with veggies, lean meat, and salad. The remaining ¼ of the plate you can fill with the fun stuff (mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc.).

3) Drink plenty of water, and stick to wine/beer over high-calorie cocktails. This one’s a no-brainer. What would you rather have – a 500 calorie cosmo, or a 500 calorie slice of pie?

4) Work out before the big meal!   Go for a run on Thanksgiving morning. That way, even if you do overdo it a little bit, you have a couple hundred calories to play with on Thanksgiving day .

5) Turkey can be good for you!

Just make sure you go skinless, and make sure you go for the white meat – which is the best lean protein. And stick to a 4 oz portion (about the size of a deck of cards)

6) Veggies are definitely good for you – Squashes, salad, green beans, potatoes – these are all are great side dishes that have tons of fiber and can fill up your plate without adding too many calories. BUT – sometimes these dishes can end up being calorie laden (e.g. mashed potatoes are usually made with butter & milk, green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom soup, cheese, milk, and fried onions, and candied yams are loaded with cream, sugar, etc.) – so if you didn’t make the dish and you don’t know exactly how it was cooked, just eat a much smaller portion than you normally would.

7) If you are the Thanksgiving dinner chef, make healthy substitutions without losing any of the flavor! For example: For sweet potatoes, instead of cooking them with tons of sugar/cream, try sprinkling them with a tsp of honey and a bit of brown sugar, and bake them in the oven.  Make your own fresh cranberry sauce rather than using the high-sugar canned version. For stuffing, switch out white bread for whole wheat, or even substitute veggies for bread. For all recipes, substitute skim or 1% milk for whole milk or heavy cream, use light butter vs. regular butter, low fat cheese for regular cheese, 2 egg whites for one egg, low fat sour cream vs. regular… you get the picture.

8 ) Try going vegetarian! There are some really healthy, flavorful, Thanksgiving vegetarian dishes out there. Some of my favorite sources include: Cooking Light, Health.com, and the NY Times Food Section

9) If you do go “rogue” on Thanksgiving, restart your diet IMMEDIATELY the next day. Don’t use the fact that you went overboard one day as an excuse to completely ruin your diet. Create a plan for yourself to get back on track. Even if you ate 2000 calories during the Thanksgiving dinner, if you go back to eating healthy the next day, you won’t end up gaining 5 extra pounds from one meal.

10) Enjoy yourself! At the end of the day, Thanksgiving really is about being with friends and family and spending that time together. Don’t be so stressed out about the food that you aren’t able to enjoy the holiday! Stressing yourself out will only make you feel discouraged and will likely make you end up eating more. Just relax, and if you can’t remember all of these tips –just remember two things: Don’t go back for seconds and thirds, and eat everything in moderation!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

National Men Make Dinner Night

Are you a man who likes to make dinner?

TOP TEN REASONS TO
PARTICIPATE IN
‘NATIONAL MEN MAKE DINNER DAY’

1. While cooking, take the tool belt off and throw on an apron, replace the hammer with a spatula.
2. Several recipes include beer as a legitimate ingredient, recipes are on the internet, cooks books explore the options.
3.The blender, the electric mixer and the food processor  are fun Kitchen toys, don't be afraid of them, enjoy the experience.

4.Whoever is cooking always gets the most attention from the dog. NO DOGS ALLOWED
5. Whatever recipe you choose, you can name it after yourself.  Give it a special name.

6.Discovering the different measurements and ounces will be half the fun.
7. Since YOU choose the recipe, it could be whatever you want or maybe her favorite dish.
8. Some desserts, such pie, ice cream sundae.  :)
9. Since other husbands/significant others in your neighborhood are also cooking dinner, the men could use this time for male bonding.

10. Participating in ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ gives you  points with your wife/ or loved one. 

 

Are you a man who makes dinner on a regular or semi-regular basis?

 

If you are a guy who never cooks, and doesn't know the difference between spaghetti and a spatula, then, READ ON, this site is for YOU!
 Ok, now since you’ve continued reading, we assume that you are a man who NEVER cooks. And that you fit the profile of the ‘men’ who have inspired this once-a-year occasion.

The ideal participant in ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ is the man who:

• Helps with  chores
• Has a sense of humor and is a great all-around guy
• Loves his wife/girlfriend, kids and pets

Celebrated on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY NOVEMBER, ‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ is for you!!
One guaranteed meal cooked by your man one day of the year!



Official Rules
 #1: National men make dinner day is always celebrated on the first Thursday of each November.
#2: Man agrees to participate in national men make dinner day.
#3: Man, completely un-aided, chooses a meal.
 #4: Main meal must include minimum of 4 ingredients and require at least one cooking utensil
 #5: Man goes shopping for 'all'  ingredients. Bonus points if he takes inventory of cupboards and fridge first, before shopping trip.
 #6: Man organizes all  ingredients in order of on kitchen counter.
 #7: Man may, if desired, listen to music to get him the cooking mood. Man agrees not to be within 30 feet of TV remote during cooking process. Spouse and any other family members should not be  near kitchen. (unless smoke detector goes off!)
 #8: Following recipe carefully, man starts to cook dinner! Wear an Apron????
 #9: Man must clean as he goes along' rule! Following each completed use of utensils, cookware, half-used jars of anything, spice bottles, etc., everything is rinsed, cleaned and put away
 #10: Man sets table, candles if he likes, beverages, no ketchup bottles, sour cream containers, or big boxes of salt and pepper on table.
 #11: Spouse and/or family members are served! This is an opportune time for a photo. Man is 'allowed' to gloat no more than three times during the meal. Family is encouraged to congratulate man on job well done.
 #12: After meal, table is cleared by man, dishes to be done. Man returns to table for  after-dinner conversation. At this point, man is told how his meal was. He, in turn, describes the challenges of the experience. At this point he deserves a hug and privilege to watch Television!

Election Day

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president.

Many people in the United States vote on Election Day.

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What do people do?

On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot for candidates for public offices at local, state and national levels. In even numbered years, federal elections are always held. In years divisible by four, presidential elections are always held. Elections for local and state officials may be held in odd or even-numbered years, depending on local and state laws.
The way in which people vote, depends on the state in which they live. In Oregon, all votes are cast by post and all votes have to be received at a given time on Election Day. In the state of Washington, nearly all people vote by post and the envelopes containing the voting papers have to be postmarked with the date of Election Day. In other states, people vote at voting stations, where long queues can form.

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How to Pack a Carry On Suitcase

With the holidays coming upon us quickly, some of us will be traveling to see friends and relatives.  With all the extra fees that the airlines charge these days, this is a "how to" video you don't want to miss.