Dressed for Success

Since we've been living in the United States, we've got quite a reputation for dressing up. Biff and Buffy were even expecting us to dress as pilgrims for Thanksgiving. (We'll have to give that a go for next year). So far all our attempts have been to celebrate American holidays. This evening sees the start of Purim, the Jewish festival celebrating the old testament story of Esther. In England, it is usually only children (and their teachers) who don fancy dress. At Congregation Beth Shalom, where even the most sombre services are a little off the wall compared with what we are used to, apparently everyone dresses up and takes part in little entertainments for the congregation. (At least that's what they've told us!) So tonight we'll be in what will hopefully be our best costumes yet. See tomorrow's blog for details.....