On my first day of work as an elf at a secret department store, that rhymes with “oomingdales,” a family of three came into the sixth floor Santaland.

The mother and father had an infant in a stroller. They oohed and ahhhed at their little one’s expressions of amazement.

“I don’t know why we’re so into this,” they told me. “We’re Jewish.”

I took them aside and said, “Little secret here. So is Santa.”

Santa wished them a Happy Hanukkah and they left thrilled.

In New York City, Santa is a symbol of non-denominational joy.

Tomorrow is Monday, December 6. At sundown, Hanukkah, a minor Jewish holiday, ends in its eighth day.

Happy Hanukkah to everyone!