So I hope my timing is correct when it comes to which day of Hanukkah falls on Christmas. As I was researching it I kept confusing myself. If I'm incorrect let me know and I'll fix it immediately.

It was Christmas at the Hummel-Hudson house and Finn was beyond stoked. Last Christmas had been so awkward and painful that Finn couldn't help but practically jump for joy that this year had gone so much better. The glee club sang carols again to raise money for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program and actually made quite a bit more than the year prior. They didn't even get a shoe thrown at them this year. Rachel had tagged along when Burt and Carol asked Finn to pick up a tree and the experience didn't end with Finn officially breaking up with Rachel and leaving her stranded at the Christmas tree farm. Looking back on it, Finn realized that had been a dick move even if he was mad at Rachel. He apologized for it but Rachel just brushed it off. This year Rachel had spent the entire day with Finn's family.

Being Jewish, Rachel didn't normally celebrate Christmas but now that Finn was a major part of her life, she knew that would forever change. She could imagine it all, sitting by a colorfully decorated tree in her New York City apartment, all her Tony awards lined up on a shelf, Finn dressing up as Santa for their children and watching them open presents. Sure they'd be Jewish, but she'd let them have Christmas too. It wouldn't be fair to Finn not to celebrate his favorite holiday with them.

But she was getting ahead of herself. In the present she was sitting on the couch in Finn's living room watching her boyfriend tear his present open with a vigor she could only call maniacal. He looked like a little boy just staring in awe at the three video games he just unwrapped.

"Thanks Rach! I've wanted these games for forever," Finn said as he leaned over to hug his girlfriend. She reciprocated in earnest and smiled brightly at him.

"Well I have to be honest; Puck did mention you'd been dying to get your hands on them. I wanted to go with this adorable hunter green puffy vest and plaid shirt I found, but he assured me you'd prefer the games," Rachel explained.

Finn smiled at his girlfriend. "I'd have liked any gift you gave me. It's the thought that counts really, but I really did want this game. Thank you so much."

"Rachel, this fedora is exquisite. How did you know just what to get me?" Kurt said as he opened the hat box containing his new satin black hat.

"I saw you eyeing it when we went shopping at the mall last week. You're so difficult to shop for Kurt, but I'm glad I caught you staring longingly at it. I was honestly surprised you didn't buy it when you first saw it." Rachel hugged Kurt as he sat down on the couch next to her.

Kurt sighed. "It was either this or those fantastic boots I nearly died over. I went with the boots. It was so hard leaving behind this hat though. Thank you so much for noticing my agonizing over my decision." He stood up from the couch. "I'm going to see how dinner is coming. Be back in a minute."

Finn stood up from the couch. "I'll be right back. I have something for you Rachel."

"Finn, just because there are eight days of Hanukkah doesn't mean you have to give me a gift every day." Her words fell on deaf ears however as Finn was already up the stairs.

This year the sixth day of Hanukkah and Christmas happened to fall at the same time. Rachel had protested for the last five days to Finn giving her a gift every day, but every day he insisted. They weren't big gifts, just little things like a new journal and pen set, some cute knee socks which Rachel figured Kurt had something to do with, a five color nail polish set (again Kurt), a refill Bedazzler kit (also Kurt) and a three pack of brightly colored headbands. Finn knew just how much Rachel adored her headbands. She had written an entire song about them. Rachel wondered what he'd give her tonight.

Finn came back downstairs carrying two packages, one wrapped in blue paper covered in menorahs and one in red and green reindeer covered paper. He had bought her a Christmas gift too. Rachel rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"You really did not need to buy me a gift for every night and for Christmas," she said as he sat down and handed her the presents.

"I know, but I wanted to," he said as he kissed her nose. "Open 'em!"

Rachel opened the Hanukkah gift first. It was a sparkly pink iPod cover. Rachel's dads had just given her the latest iPod Touch so Finn's gift was perfectly timed. She thanked Finn and turned her attention to the Christmas gift. She unwrapped the small box and inside was a beautiful silver charm bracelet. So far it had two charms on it: a small gold star and a silver R.

Rachel looked like she wanted to cry. "Thank you, Finn. It's beautiful." She hugged him tightly but as she pulled away, Finn pulled another box out from behind his back. "Really Finn? Another present?"

"I wasn't sure if you'd want this charm on there or not so I thought I'd save it." He opened the box and inside was a silver F. Rachel beamed at him.

"Of course I want it on there!" Rachel exclaimed. Finn pulled the F charm out of the box and clipped it onto the bracelet then put the bracelet around Rachel's wrist as she excitedly watched him. She lifted her arm and toyed with the charms momentarily before leaning in to give Finn a kiss. "This really is all too much," she murmured against his lips.

"I don't think so. You deserve it all," Finn said before pressing his lips to Rachel's again. Their kiss was interrupted however when Kurt walked back into the room.

"Dinner is ready. My God, do you two ever stop sucking face? You both just got off your groundings a few weeks ago. Slow down!" Kurt huffed.

Finn pulled away from Rachel and shot Kurt a judgmental look. "Really? Coming from the guy I caught in the laundry room about ready to get on his knees?"

Kurt blushed profusely. "At least I wasn't caught naked and bitched at by Blaine's father. Oh how I'd love to have seen Leroy go crazy on you," Kurt said as he narrowed his eyes at his brother.

"Can we just stop talking about that? It's embarrassing and I'd rather not relive it every single time I end up in a room with you two bickering," Rachel said.

"Fine. Dinner is ready. Let's go," Kurt said as he stormed off toward the kitchen.

Rachel sighed. "I guess this is my cue to leave. I need to get home for dinner with my dads and to prepare for lighting the candles." She stood up and headed towards the front door, Finn following behind her. She put on her coat, hat and gloves and grabbed her giant bag that she had brought with her to carry everyone's presents and turned to face Finn.

"Thank you again for my presents. They're lovely. I love you," Rachel said as she went up onto her tip toes to kiss Finn goodbye. Before she opened the door to leave however, she paused. "You know, I actually have another gift for you."

Finn looked confused. Rachel pulled a rather large box out of her rather large bag and handed it to Finn. There was an envelope taped to the front with his name on it.

"You can wait until after dinner to open it in your room." Rachel gave him another quick peck. "Merry Christmas, Finn. I love you."

"I love you too, Rach," Finn replied as he waved goodbye. He closed the door and placed the box on the stairs. He'd run it up after he was done eating.

Once dinner was finished and he helped clear the table, Finn grabbed the box on the stairs and ran up to his room. He plopped down on his bed and tore the envelope off the box.

Inside the envelope was a short letter from Rachel. It read:

My darling Finn,

Merry Christmas! I know it's your favorite holiday so I wanted to make it extra special for you this year. I have another gift to give you but it requires that you come over to my house tomorrow around 11 am. I'll also need you to wear what is this box. It is imperative that you do so. I love you so much. I'll see you tomorrow!

Forever yours,

Rachel*

Finn's interest was piqued. What exactly did Rachel need him to wear? He opened the box and took in the outfit. He shook his head. What the hell did Rachel have planned?

What's this? A cliffhanger? :O Don't worry, the next chapter should be worth all the antici-