>> gift guide

When Stars Align

We get a twofer holiday — which means more decorating options!

Lynne Konstantin

p

erhaps you've heard of Thanksgivukkah? This year, the first day of Chanukah
(and the second night of candle-lighting) coincides with Thanksgiving for the
first time ever. The last time it could have happened was 1861, but because
President Abraham Lincoln didn't establish the holiday of Thanksgiving until 1863, this
year's fun combo is historic (it also won't happen again until the year 79811).

I

Contributing Writer

What does this mean? More decorating fun.
We love the traditional blues and whites for Chanukah and the autumnal palette of
Thanksgiving. But some creative merrymakers across the Internet have come up with
some gorgeous ideas for combining the two for an extra-celebratory display. Here, some
of our favorites. ❑

Zefi

give a peat

cheen
gliantiogiving

4„,

3tanuitigali
togethen.thi° Vat!

' ale

Come help us

TE
CELE-BEA

November 2$3
Thursday, 4 3 o

.:pye

123 Por1Y1irne NY
Lair
Happytown,

Set the tone by sending out invitations
for your once-in-77,798-years soiree
with easy download, edit and print

Thanksgivukkah invitations ($14
for unlimited printing) from Your

Pretty Party. Also available: adorably
coordinating Thanksgivukkah gift tags
and tent cards ($6 each for unlimited

We think Landee Anderson's Pretty Pumpkins are perfect for some autumnal Chanukah blues. Buy an assortment of faux
pumpkins, cover in blue craft paint then add a coat of blue glitter spray paint; give white pumpkins a quick coat of the glitter
for extra shimmer. Visit her website, landeeseelandeedo.com for details.

printing) for your dinner table or buffet,
or buy the whole party package for $19.
yourprettyparty.etsy.com .

So many holidays, so many recipes —

this year, we get to combine. In addition

Set your holiday table glimmering with this easy-to-do project from Studio DIY: Collect an assortment of glass jars in
different sizes (enough to run the length of your dining table or buffet if you want to fill the jars with tableware). Spray-paint
the jars a mix of blue and gold, and hot glue them on a length of wood (4 inches wide). Fill with flowers, greens and gold-

toned flatware. For details, find DIY Gilded Holiday Centerpiece at studiodiy.com .

38

November 7 • 2013

to all you ever wanted to know about
the Chanukah/Thanksgiving mash-up,
Thanksgivukkahboston.com (brought

to us by JewishBoston.com ) offers a
cornucopia of hybrid-holiday recipes,

including these Sweet Potato Latkes.