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Happy Hanukkah Everyone!
Shalom! Wohoo!
The Festival of Lights has started.
I just really want to talk about it because it makes me happy.
Does anyone one have any unique Hanukkah traditions?
And does anyone have questions about the holiday? I'm just in the spirit... and drunk on Manischewitz.
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Permalink Reply by Smile Soup on -
Happy Hanukkah!
I don't celebrate it at all - from a Christian family - but I'm all for anything that makes people happy without hurting others and sharing love, light and celebration.
I'm all about the family, friends, giving and celebration part of Christmas too, not one of those 'true meaning' types. I know that's not for everyone, but that's what Christmas means to me. Love, friendship, family and the boxing day test match.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and best wishes for 2012.
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Permalink Reply by Gina on -
Happy Hanukkah to you!
Tell us some of your traditions. Obviously drinking wine is one of them... ;)
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Permalink Reply by Jorah Day on -
Let's see...
i guess there is of course the Dreidel . We play it with real money and sometimes it can get ugly, but it's hilarious. Ever hear someone shit talk you as they're spinning a dreidel? Classic.
The first night for me is about a personal reflection and I usually come to some sort of realization. Seeing as how Hanukkah symbolized a miracle after a battle to reclaim the Temple, for me its a bit symbolic of God picking us up and showing us miracle when we are exhausted. This usually makes my heart much lighter, and thus, I enjoy the rest of Hanukkah.
On the last night, it's of course a big party. Lots of people together, all the candles burning, comeradery, story telling- you know, all the good things that come with getting together and spending time with one another.
It may be because Hanukkah is spread over 8 days, the tension is far less to get everyone together at once. You have over a week to spend the holiday with all the people you love. So that's nice. The stress of Christmas only being one day, and the pressure that are put on younger people to decide who to see and who will have to wait...well, I'm not a fan of that.
I think what I enjoy most about Hanukkah though, is how it seems to ligthten me and my heart. Essentially God removed the burden of reality, and let the light burn for eight nights, until the fresh oil was ready to hold the light. I think it's because of this, I feel Him do the same for me. It is the metaphorical equivalent to letting someone carry a very heavy load after I've walked a hundred miles with it. It just feels like a relief.
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Permalink Reply by Gina on
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That is, quite possibly, the most beautiful description of Hanukkah I've ever read. Most people either focus on just the historical aspect or just the commercial aspect (much like Christmas, really). But I love hearing the personal, spiritual uplift you get from the holiday. Enjoy the rest of your wonderful holiday :)
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