Tonight begins the first night in the 8 night celebration of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. And just what is Hanukkah?
Well, it is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. There was a revolt and when they took back the temple and purified it, there was only enough sacred oil to burn for one day. But a miracle occurred and the oil lasted 8 whole days.
And so Jewish families celebrate by lighting a menorah, which holds eight candles, one lit each night from right to left. And they eat food fried in oil.
And while we are not a Jewish family, obviously, we celebrate right along with them. So we will light our nightly candle and make potato pancakes and spin our dreidels.
(It sounds almost pagan… candles, food, prayers…. Just saying. Focus on the sames.)
Anyway, to me it isn’t Hanukkah until I hear this…
Okay, so not very religious but it always makes me laugh.
(On another side note… Santa comes tonight. Reminds me of a certain Holly King. This one looks like my tree topper.)
Blessed be!
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