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In 2021, Hanukkah falls out unusually early, beginning right after Thanksgiving.

Traditional ways to wish others a joyous holiday.

They taste just as good as original, and are ready in half the time.

Years later, we forget about 9/11 until something – a picture, a story, a smell or a day on the calendar – reminds us where we were, even who we were.

Why save the good stuff for the holidays?