Happy Chanuka (or Hanukkah or Chanukah) to all my Jewish friends around the world. For a good explanation of the celebration, please visit my friend, Dina's blog, Jerusalem Hills Daily Photo. Dina is the one who introduced me to many of the Jewish traditions and encouraged me to study mine more carefully.
Art said he noticed on the calendar that it was the first day of Chanuka and thought about it during his run this morning.
We used to have a unit in December in our school district. It was called the Holidays of Lights because so many of the religions celebrate with lights during this time of year when the sun does not shine as much and the world is colder and darker (even in Hawaii... sort of). I remember St. Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Diwali and of course, Christmas. I loved it that we recognized people around the world.
Therefore, to everybody everywhere, Happiness, Peace and Friendship!
Blessings of light and life to you too, dear Kay and Art!
ReplyDeleteHappy Chanuka. You can transliterate it and spell it any way you want, as long as it's happy. :)
"..this time of year when the sun does not shine as much and the world is colder and darker.."
ReplyDeleteErm... I notice no such darkening or cooling. You're about Six Months out of kilter... ;-)
Happy Chanuka to you too Kay !How wonderful tradition.I just visited Dina's blog too.Both of you are lucky to have each other as friends.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Kay. I second your blessing.
ReplyDeleteYou should get the book The Gospel of Judas. New. Amazon has it.
ReplyDeleteI was stunned at the way life is structured. There is no way I can explain it.
Or, go to National Geographic Home Page. I saw it on TV but can't locate the video at the moment.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2006/05/judas-gospel/cockburn-text
Hurray for lights! I love all the holidays and festivities this time of year.
ReplyDeleteHow's Art feeling today ahead of the big race?
A lovely post, Kay. I too wish everyone celebrating this beautiful holiday, happiness and peace.
ReplyDeleteSharing the Light in this dark world of ours, that's what's most necessary! Thanks for your wishes, Kay!
ReplyDeleteya..Happiness, Peace and Friendship!
ReplyDeletethanks for letting us know it's Chanuka, I had no idea.
ReplyDeletePeace and love to you, Kay, one this and every day!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Sylvia
Happy Chanaka! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat both mean is that we celebrate LIFE.
Kay you always have the most enlightening posts. Happy Chanuka to everyone and to you Kay, I echo Dina's words, blessings of light and life to you and to all those you love.
ReplyDeleteinteresting post. my son who dad is swedish was born on st. lucia day dec 13th-he was due on christmas day but came early...now his child is due dec 29th but his wife said it will probably be early as she is having contractions.
ReplyDeleteLet the light shine, that we may all be more enlightened.
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