Holy flapjacks, kabbalistic beasties

I'm not sure if this is good news or bad.

Dana O'Kane of Port St. Lucie, Fla., was about to sprinkle some chocolate powder on a pancake when she noticed an outline of Jesus and Mary. Her daughter said she thought the image looked more like a Bedouin and Santa Claus. Deciding to sell the holy flapjack on eBay, she halted bidding at $450, but the auction fell through. A second attempt brought only a $29 offer, which she accepted.

So, with the value of Christian paraphernalia dropping, Jewish knick-knacks will probably proliferate this holiday season. Here's a few, uh, stocking stuffers.

Jews can show their ecological sensitivity during Hannukah by wearing a "G-d Loves Green" kippah. Available in your choice of black or forest green suede.

And if your taste runs to the more esoteric, Ken Goldman can supply you with dozens of Kabbalah-based beany-baby-like cuddly dolls.

Goldman was inspired by three unique characters--Samonglif, Sanoi and Sansoni-- etched onto a ninth-century amulet traditionally hung over children’s cribs for centuries, which he believes are representative of three angels guarding the child and providing spiritual protection.

The “Kabbalistic Beasties” are selling, with prominent placement, on the first floor of Manhattans' FAO Schwarz toy store.

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