Hanukkah & Misc
The process in which the Saslow Family exchanged gifts for Hanukkah
Each family member had one night to give. Other relatives gave on the nights left over.
Where Rene & Norm first met
At a Jewish softball league game in Long Beach. (Norm was playing; Rene was watching).
Why you never want to bake or cook with Batya
She snacks on all the ingredients until there is nothing left to bake or cook!
The reason Chanukah lasts for 8 nights
The oil the Maccabees found in the reclaimed temple was only supposed to last 1 day, but it lasted for 8!
Julie, Adrian & Sonja are celebrating Chanukah in this city this year. Bonus: What town in Mexico would they have been celebrating if 2020 wasn't 2020?
1)Laughlin, Nevada 2) Guanajuato, Mexico
Two things we eat on Hanukkah and why
Potato latkes, jelly donuts because they are fried in oil.
How we know that Norm was born without the embarrassment gene
Many correct answers possible here!
What Robert called Jacque when he was a toddler because he couldn't say her name
"Kaku"
Without this bad dude Syrian king, we would not be celebrating Hanukkah
Antiochus IV, who outlawed the Jewish religion
Nate & Carolyn will be celebrating Hanukkah in their new home in this neighborhood of Chicago. Bonus: In other years, they might likely be with _______ in West Bloomfield, Michigan on Pine Lake
1) North Center 2) Carolyn's folks: Denise & Michael
Saslow family relatives who had a "Hanukkah tree": a 3D wood Star of David frame and tinsel
Aunt Joyce & Uncle Tommy - The Thompsons
Norm's famous sayings
"If you don't make your own sandwiches, you only have yourself to blame", "It's all about supply & demand" & .....
What Rob said at the end of a taped interview when he was about 3 yrs. old and hence it became his unofficial nickname
Peepee Boy!
Why the story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah
Because the events that inspired the holiday occurred after the Torah was written. However, it is mentioned in the New Testament, in which Jesus attends a "Feast of Dedication"
1) The city where Jamie will be celebrating Hanukkah 2020. 1a) Bonus: The name of Jamie's online Etsy Shop 2) Name of city where Lauren lives with her three adorable & rambunctious children
1) Medford, OR 1a) Sahara's Supplies 2) Long Beach
Sarah is named in this relative's memory
Grandma Shirley (whose name was really Sarah) and Sarah's paternal grandmother
This is what Rene asked her kids every time they came back from an outing
Did you have fun?
What Max & Nathan ask Lollie every time they see her
Though their numbers were few, but this man, his 4 brothers and others led the successful rebellion against the oppressive king. Bonus: The Hebrew meaning of his last name.
Judah Maccabee (The "Hammer")
Where Max & Marla will celebrate Hanukkah/Christmas 2021. Bonus: who might they be celebrating with?
1) Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 2) Marla's parents: Tina & John
This family member was the fourth bride to get married (and look beautiful in) Aunt Joyce's satin wedding dress
Linda
For Norm's 80th birthday, this grandchild wrote a hilarious story about Grandpa sending the soup back 7 times because it wasn't hot enough
What did Rene say to Ngozi when she met him?
"Are we going to have to support this one too"?
The number of donuts eaten in Israel during Hanukkah?
17.5 million
1) Zoe is a grad student at UC Berkeley, but she will be celebrating Hanukkah in one or both of these cities. 2) Simone will be celebrating in this San Jose neighborhood 3) Silvie attends CalArts and is currently living in this city with this pet
1) Tacoma and/or Seattle 2) Japantown, San Jose
3) Valencia with Scotti the tabby cat