Christmas time is here; Chanukah time is here; and I love it all. I was not raised with Christmas in my Jewish home. I asked for a Christmas tree and was denied. I told her to get enough sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, refrain from too much TV, read good books, get fresh air, and have a Merry Christmas. The night was filled with laughter, wrapping paper, Christmas giving, tzedakah, some wine, and an overall spirit of camaraderie and generosity.