Tag Archives: Hanukkah

Never Reject Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Austin

It’s Sunday, Modern Philosophers, and before I get any further into this post, let me assure you that I truly believe in the title. I would never reject Christmas cookies, so should any of you want to send some to … Continue reading →

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The Dr Dre-del: Making Hanukkah Hipper Than Ever

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Austin

“Do you remember your friend, Dr. Dre?” Hanukkah Harry asked as he handed me a slice of pepperoni pizza from my favorite  place in Bay Ridge. “Of course I remember him,” I answered with a heavy sigh.  “He almost changed … Continue reading →

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Blue Christmas? Nope, The North Pole Just Went Blue For Hanukkah

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Austin

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you, I’ll be so blue just thinking about you. Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree, Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not hear with me… Elvis’ rendition of “Blue Christmas” blared … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah Harry Hints At Getting His Own Sleigh

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Austin

Here’s a classic from the early days of the blog. Happy Hanukkah, Modern Philosophers!

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Hanukkah Harry Hangin’ At The House On The Hill

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Austin

Hanukkah begins tomorrow, Modern Philosophers! As is tradition, Hanukkah Harry spent the day at The House on the Hill, where we drank Snapple and ate bagels he brought from Bagels on the Square. “This is such a beautiful house, Austin, … Continue reading →

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I’m Dreaming Of A Zombie Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Austin

I’m dreaming Of a Zombie Christmas, And not sleeping well, Which blows. When I close my eyes, I can only hear Hungry Zombies Trudging through the snow. I’m dreaming Of a Zombie Christmas Haunted by nightmares Bloody and gray, They … Continue reading →

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The Grinch Says 8 Days Of Hanukkah Are Just Too Tempting

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Austin

Please keep an old friend in your thoughts and prayers this Holiday Season, Modern Philosophers. It turns out that The Grinch, that big, ugly, green, furry being with a compulsion for breaking and entering, has relapsed. According to reps for … Continue reading →

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The Klutz: A Perfect Gift For Eight Crazy Nights

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Austin

“You know, klutz is one of my peoples’ words,” Hanukkah Harry had to shout from the front porch of The House on the Hill to be heard over Seamus’ hysterical laughter.  “That just makes this so perfect.” Even Harry was … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Hanukkah Song

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Austin

I couldn’t let Hanukkah get too far into the swing of things, Modern Philosophers, without posting a video of my favorite song about the Holiday. No, it’s not Adam Sandler’s silly little tune.  Maybe my song wasn’t written specifically for … Continue reading →

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Three Chairs On A Porch: Three Guys Celebrating Hanukkah

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Austin

Welcome to The House on the Hill for a very special Hanukkah Edition of “Three Chairs on a Porch”, Modern Philosophers! Mother Nature smiled upon us today and blessed us with weather in the 50s, which means Maine’s favorite talk … Continue reading →

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