Since no one has mentioned Hannukah, I will.
For those that don't know anything about the Holiday here are three important facts.
!)Judah Maccabee (The Hammer) led a guerilla band of Jewish warriors against the Assyrians and the Greeks who had conquered Israel.(approx. in 456 BCE)
2) The holiday lasts for eight days because after the Jews returned to the temple in Jerusalem , they found it almost destroyed and with only enough oil to last for one night. The miracle--the oil lasted for eight days and nights.
3)We eat Latkes (Potato Pancakes) fried in oil in remembrance. (they also tast wonderful when toppped with sour cream).
Here is a poem I wrote for the Holiday
THE HANUKAH CAT
The Holy Hanukah Cat, a recluse on four feet
Only eight days a year do we manage to meet.
The Hanukah Cat all spiffy and bright
Is decked out in ribbons of sky blue and white.
The Hanukah Cat has eyes that light up
When given latkes for his eventide sup.
Like Judah HaMacabee his whiskers are fierce.
No Syrian cat would dare his defenses to pierce.
The Hanukah Cat stalks his enemy unaware.
Attacks, then blesses with candle and prayer.
The Hanukah Cat hangs out in the Temple downstairs.
Undoubtedly, this fact takes you quite unawares.
But if you're quiet as a mouse and can see like a bat
You too might get a glimpse of the Hanukah Cat.
