2025/5786 On the second night of Chanukah, I did not buy for you...

 Last night was the second night of Chanukah and so today we are still in Day #2.

And there is a tradition for Chanukah Day #2 to celebrate Number 2. Last year, for instance, we were on a roll! In 5783, look what popped up! 

Or that time we considered the artistic pursuit of becoming a poopy-Picasso.

So many tremendous Number Twos!

As I was mulling over what to not-give you this year, I happened to be shopping at my local pet supply store for my dog's food. I was looking for some special food, because my dog at that time was experiencing intestinal distress leading to poop-soup. Butt-hose spray. 

NOT festive.

But(t) I digress. I was at the pet supply store, and I saw this at the check out lane- at the impulse purchase station:

These are holiday themed dog poop collection bags. 

From the ad copy: "Picking up after your dog...during the holiday season is easy with these Merry & Bright Gift Wrap Waste Bags."

They admit it! It's *gift wrap*! And though some people, when Doggy does his duty and deposits doo-doo, may exclaim over "what Precious did" for Mummy or Daddy, I am not one of those people who view my dog's deposits as gifts worth wrapping.

I don't think you are, either.

Also, these Merry & Bright Gift Wrap Waste Bags are clearly designed to wrap Christmas Crap, not handle Hanukkah Ca-Ca. 

Note the festive red & green, the Christmas trees, the Christmas lights.

No dreidels. Not a latke to be seen.

Although... depending on the design choices, a latke might look a lot like the gift inside...

So, not buying it.

No sh*t.