To answer the literal question you asked ...

For Hanukkah, we lit candles, sang songs, ate latkes and opened presents. Last Friday night, Marshal's extended family came for Shabbat plus Hanukkah. Friends came for Sunday brunch--I made a pastrami and apple fritters.

Monday, we slept in, figured out our charity contributions for the year, watched the Eagles clobber the Cowboys and tried a new soup recipe.

For New Years, we are, as we have for many years, having a party. Not sure yet what we're serving, but there will be (also as always) chocolate fondue.

Tamar