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[Karyn_Sue]

Greetings DCs.

To be honest - I am still playing catch up from my busy October & November! In 6 weeks I had a crop, a 2-week cruise, another crop and a lot of family come in for Thanksgiving (including 6 children ranging from 6 months to 12 years). I barely got my November challenges posted in time - and actually missed the deadline for one of Turkey Trots ( ). Oh well. Don't we hate it when rl interferes with scrapbooking?!?! But enough about my self-imposed craziness.

What really brought me here today was to see if there is any interest in me hosting a Hanukkah challenge again this year. Last year's challenges seemed to go over very well - with many participants - and also a great deal of comments expressing gratitude for sharing my traditions with everyone. As I mentioned last year, Hanukkah isn't really a major holiday in the Jewish tradition, so I don't think I have anything else to add to the information I already shared.

The other "fly in the ointment" is that this year Hanukkah is VERY VERY late. In fact, it doesn't even start until Christmas day. (Chrismukkah anyone??) Therefore, I don't think I could realistically offer it over the 8 days of the holiday as I did last year.

So, what I am currently envisioning would be linking to last year's eight informational posts and have the challenges be similar if not the same. I still would need to flesh out the details, and that is why I am coming to you for suggestions and input. I still need to give thought to when to post each challenge - and how long to allow for them to be completed - so your input there, knowing what a busy time of year this is for everyone, would be appreciated.

So - bottom line - who would be interested in my offering a Hanukkah challenge again this year?

Last, but certainly not least, I also wish to express my gratitude - and give a shout out - to all the hostesses offering December challenges who have made them inclusive of all faith traditions. (YOU know who you are!!!) Cherries are the best!

karyn

[SandyK1967]

Definitely interested! Depending on timing of course and schedules but the later the better for me. I'm pretty sure I did some of your event last year. Whatever you come up with should be fun!

[blbabe1234]

I really really enjoyed your challenge last year. I'm game with whatever you come up! I do appreciate the time you put into these challenges.

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

I REALLY enjoyed learning so much last year, and I loved the challenges as well. Whatever works best for you!

[karen c.]

Karyn even tho I grew up with many friends with different faiths and had been to many bat and bar Mitzzvah's I still learned so much from your challenges. Keeping it the same as last year could be good for new cherries and those that missed it last year.

[aheatfan]

Loved your challenges last year, looking forward to whatever you decide 

[emmapaige]

I would be very interested.

[Breauxlabs]

I too really enjoyed them and looking forward to it this year if you can host! 

[VickiR]

I’m in and linking to last year’s info would be great.  I need a refresher on some of what you shared.  

[MTCanuk]

I’m in! Enjoyed the learning and the challenges!

[SandyJay]

I loved learning about Hanukkah’s traditions in more depth, and it was awesome last year.  That being said, I sorta know the work that goes into hosting these challenges, so if it is too much, cut back, or perhaps…do a challenge(s) on the most important Jewish holiday, I would love to learn more!  I always thought Hanukkah was the biggest one.  Either way, do what is best for you, but I love it all!  

[lisn2cats]

I thoroughly enjoyed last year's lessons and - what I remember most - the wonderful photos of different menorahs. 

[lisn2cats]

Maybe a kind of progressive challenge with a Hanukkah twist? Day 1 - small tag using blue or white; Day 2 - a title piece (with some sort of theme word), day 3 - long, thin strips representing candles, ...last day decorate with silver and/or gold. I dunno. I'm up for anything!

[MaganL]

I really enjoyed last year and I’ll participate as much as I can.

[stinkerbelle]

i'm absolutely in if you decide to host again this year!

[lilkoala3]

I'm always up for a challenge, but if you want to simplify things, you could just do one or two challenges! Don't stress yourself out!

[traveler]

I loved learning about Hanukkah’s traditions in more depth, and it was awesome last year.  That being said, I sorta know the work that goes into hosting these challenges, so if it is too much, cut back, or perhaps…do a challenge(s) on the most important Jewish holiday, I would love to learn more!  I always thought Hanukkah was the biggest one.  Either way, do what is best for you, but I love it all!  

I can do a challenge for one of the more important Jewish holidays, or perhaps one of the other minor but interesting holidays.  I’ll keep this in mind. 

[traveler]

I would love to participate any way to you do it as long as we have enough time to finish the challenges.

[Monroe1218]

I would love to participate this year!  I didn't get a chance last year, as I had COVID for most of the month of December but I did read the post each day and learned a lot!  If a challenge for each day is a lot - maybe just one or two for the duration?  

[Art_Teacher]

I loved your challenge, and I think you have a good idea on how to implement it this year.  This year's calendar seems so strange...several of our school events/timelines are so different than they have been.  I know the calendar circles around this way every 7 years, but it has me spinning, too!  lol