Thanksgivukkah - It's a Holiday Miracle!

So first there was Chrismukkah (one of my besties, Maria, and my favorite holiday!)  A little Christmas, a little Hanukkah rolled into one.  Now, for the first time in more than 100 years we will be celebrating Thanksgivukkah - when the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving!  The last time this incredible Thanksgivukkah miracle occurred was 1888 and seeing that is won't happen for approximately another 70,000 years - we best make the most of it and Manischewitz this party out!

So, does this mean we put a kippah on the turkey before we bake it?  Stuff it challah (hey, that could be yummy)?  Not really sure, but there is one thing I do know - Princess Pinky Girl is having a Hanukkah themed Thanksgiving - get ready for some Thanksgivukkah!!!

So how do we start out our Thanksgivukkah celebration - well, duh, with a menurkey of course! How else would you even start to light the Thanksgivukkah candles without the menurkey.  Where you may ask can you buy a menurkey, well, you aren't going to find it at Bed Bath and Beyond or Target, but you will find it by following this link at menurkey.com, of course!  

Don't want to invest in this adorable Thanksgivukkah mascot - no worries - there is a DIY fix!  The Pumpkin-Menorah - or Punorah as I like to call it!

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source: thanksgivukkahboston.com

Bread: Turkey Challah - So, I have NO idea how to make this, but I am pretty certain that my sister, Julie, will have this on her "to do" list this year (given that I make the assignment list, you can pretty much be counting on it!)

Side Dishes: Sweet Potato Latkes (these actually sound pretty delicious!!)

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Challah Stuffing (see, I wasn't kidding before! - Julie, also on your list)

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source: thanksgivukkahboston.com

Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel - I am a huge kugel fan and a huge sweet potato fan - this will happen this year!! (ummm... hello, siser-in-law Jodie, wish you were coming this year)

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Dessert: Pecan Pie Rugelach - hard to pronounce, but delicious to eat!

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Cranberry Donut Holes

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And of course - to properly incorporate all things Thanksgivukkah, we must properly pair our meal with the proper beer selection.  

Thanksgivukkahboston.com did a wonderful job suggesting the proper beer for each of the Thanksgivukkah dishes.  

What about some after dinner fun - well pumpkin driedel, of course!

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I would be remiss if I didn't thank my awesome contributor and friend, Nikki Klein - she was on this way before I was and provided me with some AWESOME content - Nikki - love ya, girl!!

As always - I am continually updating my posts with new additions - if you have ANY more Thanksgiving + Hanukkah mash-up recipes, please email me at princesspinkygirl1@gmail.com!!!

May your turkey be moist and your dreidel land on Gimmel!!