The other night I was at a Christmas party at the Staples Center. Without thinking, I greeted one acquaintance with a “Merry Christmas.” A few minutes later, I did the same with his wife, who reminded me that while she was a Christmas person, her husband celebrated Hanukkah. Doh! That is it. From now on, unless the person is wearing a cross or a Star of David,they are getting a “happy holidays” from me.

My photo of the day for day 337 is of a decoration hanging on a neighbor’s tree. I guess it is the Ghost of Christmas Past or a Hanukkah Spirit. I have not been able to find anything on Google that gives me any hints.